Lead Cook

Job Opportunity: Lead Cook (Lunch Hours)
Location: 12078 Lexington ave, New York NY, 10028 Fine Dining Kosher Italian Restaurant

Casa Tevere is seeking a talented and dedicated Lead Cook to oversee our kitchen during lunch service. As a fine dining restaurant offering Italian cuisine with kosher guidelines, we are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for creating exceptional dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the kitchen team during lunch hours, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of lunch menu items, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Manage food inventory and ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
• Collaborate with management to refine the menu and ensure offerings align with customer expectations and restaurant standards.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a cook or in a similar leadership role in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary knowledge and ability to execute a variety of dishes with precision.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• A passion for high-quality ingredients and creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Knowledge of kosher food handling practices is a plus, but not required.

Work Hours:
Lunch service, Monday through Friday

Why Join us

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-end kitchen.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on growth and excellence.

If you’re a skilled cook ready to take on a leadership role and contribute to an outstanding dining experience, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to become a part of our team at [Restaurant Name].