Lead Cook

Popina is a neighborhood restaurant in the Cobble Hill area of Brooklyn. We are searchin for a lead line cook--who can work & train others in all stations: pasta, roast, garde manger, and expo.

We’re a small team that loves cooking, hospitality, and working with a great team. We are looking for like minded individuals to join our team for our busy summer season and beyond. One must have strong organizational and line cooking abilities, be open to feedback, a clear communicator, and receptive to feedback.The best candidates can not only execute detailed work consistency while multitasking under service time constraints, but also make those around them better. Our Italian-focused menus emphasize high-quality, simple ingredients. As a result, our Line Cooks must be very intentional at every step to realize the perfect balance of flavor and properly cooked dishes. Technique, speed, precision and a willingness to learn contribute to success and growth in our kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prep assigned station mise en place.
• During service, efficiently receive and fulfill ticket orders from the Chef/Expeditor.
• Execute assigned station dishes to meet standards of Chef. Includes grilling, saute, pasta-cooking and vegetable-focused preparations.
• Maintain an organized and clean station in accordance with Department of Health and kitchen standards.
• Prepare family meal.
• Breaking down and cleaning your stations at the end of service.
• Assist with training new team members.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• PTO 
• Dining Discount
• 401k

Equal Employment Opportunity: Popina does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Popina is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please email [email protected]