Required Years of Experience
0-1 years
Job Details
About Emilia
Emilia is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Philadelphia that celebrates seasonality, light and bright flavors, and wood-fire grilling. The newest restaurant by Chef Greg Vernick, Emilia brings a thoughtful and welcoming approach to Italian dining, with a menu rooted in quality ingredients, handmade pastas, vibrant dishes, and a beverage program inspired by the ease and enjoyment of Italian hospitality.
What You’ll Do:
We are looking for cooks who are passionate about hospitality, driven to refine their craft, and eager to work in a supportive, high-energy environment where excellence is the standard. The ideal candidate brings strong cooking foundations, with a desire to grow and be part of a team.
- Execute dishes with consistency, precision, and attention to detail
- Work closely with our chef team to prepare mise en place and maintain an organized station
- Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth, efficient service
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced kitchen
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior professional kitchen experience preferred, but we welcome ambitious, motivated candidates ready to learn.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and attention to detail
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Team-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage: Based on experience and job position
- Full-time, consistent schedule
- Dining Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance, Dental & Medical
- Opportunities for growth and skill development in a highly respected kitchen
If you are excited to be part of a quality chef-driven Philadelphia restaurant group and grow your skills under an experienced, passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment
Adaptability to Changing Environments
Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment
Willingness to Learn
Willingness to learn and grow
Strong Communication Skills
Communication Skills
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Chef Greg Vernick's Emilia, a new Italian restaurant on Frankford Avenue in the Fishtown-Kensington neighborhood. A neighborhood friendly restaurant featuring his spin on Italian cuisine, featuring housemade pastas.
Cherry Hill, NJ native Greg Vernick could be found in the kitchen at an early age thanks to his grandfather owning a Philadelphia butcher shop and mother, Beth, owning a local restaurant near their hometown. Pursuing his passion for the restaurant industry, Greg is now an award-winning chef with his own nationally recognized restaurant, Vernick Food & Drink.
Greg earned a degree in hospitality management from Boston University followed by a culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New York. After his CIA externship with Chef Ken Oringer at Boston’s Clio, Greg moved to New York City where he rose through the ranks of the Jean-Georges Vongrichten’s empire serving as sous chef at Jean-Georges, Nougatine, and Spice Market, and traveling the world as chef trainer for restaurants in Qatar, Tokyo, Vancouver, Boston, and Park City, Utah. After years in the Jean-Georges family, Greg took his final post away from home as chef de cuisine of New York’s Tocqueville.
In 2012, Greg returned to Philadelphia with his wife Julie and opened the doors to his own restaurant, Vernick Food & Drink, where he serves an honest, no-fuss menu featuring his version of new American cooking.
Vernick Food & Drink has been recognized by the likes of Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, StarChefs, Philadelphia magazine, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. In 2016, Greg was named “Chef of the Year” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Vernick Food & Drink earned a 4-Bell, re-review from restaurant critic Craig LaBan who called it the “Best Overall Restaurant” in the city.
In May 2017, Greg Vernick was named the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic by the James Beard Foundation, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the restaurant’s opening. Greg is the first Philadelphia chef to win the award since 2011. Most recently, Greg has partnered with Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. In October 2018, he opened Vernick Coffee Bar, a modern café and barista bar. Then, in August of 2019, Vernick Fish opened its doors, featuring Greg’s take on the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare.
