Line Cook

We are hiring! 

BLACKBARN Restaurant is an American restaurant located in the heart of Flatiron, overlooking Madison Square Park. It is helmed by acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur John Doherty, James Beard Award Winner and formerly the Executive Chef at the iconic Waldorf-Astoria in NYC. Its Executive Chef is Brian K. Fowler. Since its opening in 2015 BLACKBARN’s mission has been to serve the freshest dishes with ingredients that are all locally sourced from the Hudson Valley. In April 2023, Chef Doherty opened the doors to BLACKBARN Hudson Valley, expanding the brand upstate with his new restaurant at the Diamond Mills Hotel in Saugerties, NY.

      BLACKBARN is one of the top farm-to-table restaurants in New York, NY offering a sophisticated menu in the comfort of a modern barn. It serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch in its various dining rooms. The restaurant’s tea takes great pride in sourcing locally from farms in the tri-state area and creating meaningful partnerships with local farmers, artisans, and ranchers.

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What We Offer:

• Financial and personal development programs ( employee education, etc.)
• Career advancement support and mentorship
• Access to a generous referral program
• Direct deposit

What We Ask of You:

• You embrace and encourage teamwork within the restaurant
• You help promote a positive work environment
• You treat everyone you encounter with respect and dignity
• You are interested in career development, growth and longevity
• You like to have fun every day

Line Cook Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of classic cooking techniques
• Demonstrates highly organized work habits
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety procedures
• Takes ownership of one’s work station and preparations
• Focused on flavor and preparation accuracy
• Completes assigned work on time
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with everyone on every level 
• Looks for ways to help others and makes a positive impact on the operation
• Finds things to do when there is “nothing to do”

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years previous culinary experience within a kitchen setting is essential.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Black Barn reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Black Barn's management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time. Black Barn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.