Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
CENTROLINA HIRING MARKET RETAIL ASSOCIATE
Join Chef Amy Brandwein in a dual-concept osteria alongside a chef-driven Italian market located in the upscale CenterCityDC development. If you have experience as a cook, at a grocery store or retail shop, we want to talk to you! This is a great position for an individual who enjoys being in food and hospitality, thrives on customer engagement and thinking creatively to offer a upscale culinary experience to our guests.
Core Job Requirements:
Customer service experience required within a food service or grocery retail setting.
Provide quality customer service, greeting customers and answering questions in a friendly manner, proactively offering assistance and providing accurate and timely information, making product/service recommendations and accommodating special requests.
Properly handle, prepare, transport and store products; ensuring food and human safety practices are strictly adhered to.
Responsible for moving and lifting an average of 5 -- 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds.
Must have flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends. Typical morning shift is 9:30am-3pm and evening is from 3pm to 8pm.
We are a growing young company looking to the future and are looking for passionate food professionals to join our team.
Please email your resume [email protected]
974 Palmer Alley NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.centrolinadc.com
About Centrolina Restaurant and Market:
OSTERIA
Authentic, regional Italian cooking and seasonal availability is the inspiration for Chef Amy Brandwein's menu at Centrolina. Guests, with views of fresh market produce, an open kitchen and terracotta-clad wood oven, are immersed in the cooking experience as they dine.
The menu features seasonal and frequently rotating dishes that showcase regional food from all over Italy and relies heavily on what is offered in the chef-driven market, whether that's pinched beef ravioli, spaghetti alla chitarra with chanterelle mushrooms, grilled branzino or wood-roasted meat and vegetables. The beverage program features a wine list that combines Italian classics while highlighting modern producers and styles, a beer selection that stays true to Italian styles and a curated list of seasonal cocktails and spirit free options.
MERCATO
At Centrolina's retail wing, Chef Amy Brandwein dons the grocer's apron, giving her guests a shopping experience that reflects her personal experiences with Italian cooking and the products and produce she loves and uses.
Imported and specialty items share counter space with fantastic local produce, meat, cheese and seafood. Grocery items include dried pasta from all over Italy as well as fresh pasta made from the Centrolina kitchen, accompanied by house-made sauces.
The dairy and produce sections are stocked with goods from farmers and artisans from Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Italian specialty items include anchovies, olives, vinegar, olive oil, salumi, imported and local cheeses and sweets. Wine and craft beer is also available for sale.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $23.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving Skills
Creativity in Food Presentation
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Time Management Skills
Adaptability to Changing Schedules
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Authentic, regional Italian cooking and seasonal availability is the inspiration for Chef Amy Brandwein’s menu at Centrolina. Guests, with views of fresh market produce, an open kitchen and terracotta-clad wood oven, are immersed in the cooking experience as they dine.
The menu features seasonal and frequently rotating dishes that showcase regional food from all over Italy and relies heavily on what is offered in the chef-driven market, whether that’s pinched beef ravioli, spaghetti alla chitarra with chanterelle mushrooms, grilled branzino or wood-roasted meat and vegetables. The beverage program features a wine list that combines imported Italian favorites with the best of Virginia, a beer selection that skews heavily local and a short list of classic Italian cocktails given a contemporary twist.
Chef Owner Amy Brandwein is a 2017-2020 James Beard Foundation nominee for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic and awarded 2018 Chef of the year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). 2018 Chef of the Year, Washington City Paper.
Centrolina is dedicated to a sustainable food system. We purchase our ingredients from small farmers in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Centrolina is a recognized Leader in the James Beard Foundation Sustainable Seafood program. Our seafood program was rated 99% sustainable.
Awards / Distinctions
2025
2026





