Line Cook

Ambassadors Clubhouse

About
Bringing Punjabi hospitality from our Michelin star London home to the city, the menu is inspired by the culinary traditions of Northern India, from roadside stalls and family kitchens to the royal palaces of the region. A place of abundance and high spirits, Ambassadors Clubhouse New York brings well-loved signature dishes and cocktails from London as well exclusives to the Manhattan location.

Looking for line cooks with varying experience. Open to training. Come join our unique and exceptional team! 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

      

• Assist in opening and closing procedures to prepare the kitchen for service and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout. 
• Prepare, season, and cook proteins and vegetables on the grill station to exact specifications
• Manage and maintain proper cooking temperatures for meats, seafood, and specialty items.
• Ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning of all grill items.
• Maintain mise en place for the grill station, ensuring readiness for service at all times.
• Execute dishes according to chef’s direction and fine dining standards, with attention to detail and timing.
• Monitor and maintain grill equipment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and proper functionality.
• Collaborate with other line cooks and chefs to ensure smooth, coordinated service.
• Uphold NYC Department of Health and restaurant sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with butchery, marination, and other prep duties related to the grill station.
• Support in training junior cooks and sharing best practices for grilling techniques.
• Attend briefings, meetings, and training sessions to stay informed about menu offerings, updated protocols, and industry best practices. 
• Report any health & safety issues or faulty equipment promptly to management for resolution. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• 2–3 years of line cook experience, with a focus on the grill station, preferably in fine dining or high-volume upscale kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of grilling techniques, meat and seafood cookery, temperature control, and flavor development.
• Excellent knife skills and understanding of butchery basics.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized under pressure in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.Good time-management and teamwork skills.
• Pride in appearance.
• Constantly strive to improve personal and professional development.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

 

JKS Restaurants (dba: Ambassadors Clubhouse) is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.