Line Cook

 

Merrion Square Pub, a busy neighborhood Irish pub on the Upper East Side (serving since 2003), is hiring a line cook NOW. This is a working kitchen with a steady regulars crowd — not a chaotic new opening. If you can run a station and want consistent hours at a place that treats kitchen staff like professionals, come talk to us.

 

PAY & PERKS

- $19–$24/hour depending on experience

- Full-time, consistent schedule (nights & weekends)

- Free staff meal every shift

- Steps from the Q (96 St) and 6 trains — easy commute

- Established team, real kitchen, no drama

 

THE WORK

- Run grill, sauté, and fryer stations on a full pub menu

- Prep your station, keep it stocked and clean through service

- Work the line with the team during busy services and private events

 

WHAT WE NEED

- 1+ year on a line preferred — strong prep cooks will be considered, we'll train the right person on the line

- NYC Food Handler certificate is a plus, not a deal-breaker to apply

- Reliable, punctual, can handle a busy Friday night

- Able to work nights and weekends

 

HOW TO APPLY (fast — no cover letter)

- Apply here with your work history, OR

- Walk in Wednesdays after 5 PM, and ask for the manager

- We reply to every applicant the same day. Paid working interview for finalists.

 

Merrion Square Pub — 1840 2nd Ave (at 95th St), New York, NY 10128