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Sous Chef / Line Cook
Bardea Food & Drink
620 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Bardea Food & Drink hiring Sous Chef / Line Cook in Wilmington, DE

Bardea Food & Drink hiring Sous Chef / Line Cook in Wilmington, DE

Sous Chef / Line Cook

Bardea Food & DrinkMore Info

620 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Full/Part Time • Salary/Hourly (Based on Experience)
Expires: Dec 10, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
Job Details

Job Title: Line Cooks & Sous Chefs
Location: All Locations – Bardea Restaurant Group
Chef: James Beard-Nominated Antimo DiMeo
Position Type: Full-time

About Bardea Restaurant Group:

Bardea Restaurant Group is a James Beard-nominated culinary destination, renowned for its innovative approach to cuisine and commitment to excellence. Under the leadership of Chef Antimo DiMeo, our restaurants push boundaries while honoring culinary traditions. We are looking for passionate Line Cooks and Sous Chefs who thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen and are eager to craft memorable dining experiences.

Job Summary:

We are hiring Line Cooks and Sous Chefs who are dedicated to their craft and excited to grow within a team of culinary professionals. Whether you are working the line or leading kitchen operations, your skills and creativity will help shape the Bardea dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:Line Cook:
  • Prepare and execute menu items with precision, consistency, and efficiency.

  • Maintain high culinary standards while ensuring food quality and presentation.

  • Assist with ingredient preparation, station setup, and maintaining cleanliness.

  • Follow recipes, portioning, and plating guidelines.

  • Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations.

Sous Chef:
  • Oversee kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef.

  • Lead, mentor, and train kitchen staff to ensure efficiency and teamwork.

  • Assist in menu development, inventory management, and ordering supplies.

  • Maintain quality control and uphold restaurant standards.

  • Ensure full compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in a professional kitchen (Italian cuisine experience is a plus!).

  • Passion for cooking with strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to thrive in a high-volume, team-oriented environment.

  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to excellence.

  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices.

  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay based on experience.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.

  • Paid time off and retirement benefits (401k).

  • Opportunities for growth and leadership development.

  • Work alongside a James Beard-nominated chef in a creative and inspiring environment.

  • Dining discounts and potential performance-based bonuses.

If you're a dedicated and passionate culinary professional looking for an exciting opportunity in an award-winning restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your resume to join the Bardea culinary team.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary/Hourly (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, 401k, Potential bonuses, Dining discounts


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary/Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Basic Knife Skills

Ability to Thrive in a Fast Paced Environment

Teamwork and Collaboration

Menu Development

Time Management

Creativity in Menu Development

Problem solving in a fast paced environment

Recipe Development

Adaptability to Changing Kitchen Dynamics

Leadership Skills

Dressing Making

Communication Skills

Mentoring and Training Abilities

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Customer Satisfaction

Organizational Skills

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Ability to Follow Instructions

Time Management Skills

Initiative in a Culinary Setting

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Problem Solving Skills

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Expediting

Ability to Work Independently

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Fish Butchery

Collaboration skills

Fish Cookery

Attention to Culinary Trends

Budgeting

Customer Service Orientation

Costing

Ability to Handle Stress

Food Handler Certification

Commitment to Teamwork

Frying

Passion for culinary arts

Gluten Free Cooking

Dedication to Continuous Improvement

Grilling

Inventory Management

Kitchen Management

Meat Butchery

Meat Cookery

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Pasta Dough Making

Portioning

Sauce Making

Sauteing

Team Development

200 Covers Per Night

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

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Italian

Upscale Casual, Restaurant Group

Part of Bardea Restaurant Group

Bardea Food & Drink, 2019 James Beard Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant. Bardea, pronounced: bar-DAY-ah, is the Italian term for "the goddess of food and drink". The stunning, 5,000 square foot, 120-seat restaurant, which features a rectangular bar with 20 stools and outdoor seating, utilizes ingredients from local Delaware Valley farms and purveyors, and features a number of composed dishes with both Italian and American origins.

Leadership
Scott Stein

Owner

Antimo DiMeo

Owner

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