About Osteria Morini
Well-established DC/Navy Yard favorite Osteria Morini is looking for fun-loving, energetic, and passionate Line Cooks to join the team. Osteria Morini operates as part of Altamarea Group (highly-acclaimed Marea & Ai Fiori), an award-winning global hospitality firm with 15 restaurants worldwide.
Osteria Morini is a beloved brand with 3 locations (NYC, DC, and New Jersey) and offers employees the opportunity to work with quality Italian cuisine & wine/spirits, a respectful, safe, professional work environment, and a management team uniquely invested in the growth and success of all team members.
Line Cook Responsibilities include:
- Serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality and precision
- Learn and handle the various stations (Garde manger, pasta, grill, sauté, pastry), which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
- Work in a high volume and intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle rigors of busy services while maintaining quality and consistency
- Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including handling duties of other stations
- Maintain clean restaurant and adhere strictly to all health and safety standards
Line Cook Requirements include:
- At least 1 year of relevant restaurant and culinary experience preferred
- Genuine passion for cooking and learning new skills
- Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
- Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role
- Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
- Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and prep/production
- Physical requirements include: ability to lift and carry items up to 50lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time
What We Offer
At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
- Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities
- Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
- 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)
Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
