Event Line Cook

The Events Line Cook executes high-quality food preparation and service for our prestigious events program. This role requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain excellence across multiple simultaneous events. The position demands both technical expertise and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

• Execute food preparation for events:
• Follow Wythe Hotel recipes precisely
• Maintain portion control
• Meet plating standards
• Work multiple events simultaneously
• Support timely service execution

• Follow BEO specifications:
• Review event details with chefs
• Displays flexibility and positivity with accommodating dietary restrictions
• Works with proficiency and timeliness

Key Responsibilities

• Station & Service:
• Set up the station for success for every service and work cleanly from the first cover to the last.
• Cook to spec, seasoning, preparing, plating, and timing on every plate. There is no service more important than the one currently happening.
• Maintain pace on a full busy night and be able to switch gears while communicating clearly with the pass and the rest of the line.
• Preparation:
• Complete the day's prep list in full before service, and work with the prep team on larger projects.
• Label, date, and store product correctly, and manage the station's mise so nothing runs out mid-service.

• Cleanliness & Safety:
• Keep the station and the kitchen clean and safe throughout the shift. Show up in a clean apron and uniform, ready for proper food handling. Every shift.
• Follow safe handling and equipment procedures, and help keep storage, fridges, and common areas clean and on schedule.
• Team & Cross-Department:
• Support the cooks and dishwashers around you, and step in where the kitchen needs a hand.
• Must love accomplishing success with a team, and exhibit pride in their work and the work of others 
• Work together with all kitchens; Le Crocodile, Bar Blondeau, and Events, and adapt to the needs of each venue.

• NYC Department of Health Food Protection (food handler) certificate, or the ability to obtain one
• 2+ years of line experience in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen, or strong fundamentals and a will to learn
• Previous event/catering experience strongly preferred
• Knife skills and a working knowledge of stations and technique
• Able to keep pace and quality under pressure
• Able to work on your feet through a full shift and lift and move heavy items safely
• A clear communicator on the line
• High-volume production experience

• A real desire to support the success of the people around you
• Composure under pressure and consistency shift to shift
• Ownership: take the problem in front of you and solve it
• Eager to learn, cross-train, and grow

• Work with the sous chefs, fellow cooks, prep team, and dishwashers
• Support the dining room and other departments when the service needs it

• Full-time or part-time; nights, weekends, and holidays as service demands
• Flexibility to work across venues and around the event calendar, including a mixture of morning and evening shifts when needed

The kitchen is where Wythe's food and its identity are foundational. Every meal a guest remembers was cooked by someone in our kitchen, striving to make food delicious. This is where careers begin. Strong cooks grow into the sous chefs and chefs who lead our kitchens.

About Wythe Hotel

Housed in a meticulously restored 1901 factory building steps from the Williamsburg waterfront, Wythe Hotel stands as a testament to Brooklyn's industrial heritage and contemporary sophistication. Our Michelin-recognized hotel supported by Le Crocodile, Bar Blondeau, and a celebrated events program demands exceptional standards that honor both our historic character and evolving luxury positioning. As we lead Brooklyn's hospitality evolution, we remain committed to sustainable practices while delivering discreet, authentic experiences that resonate with our discerning guests.

The Wythe Hotel is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.