Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Victor’s Café, a historic Cuban restaurant in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, is hiring experienced Line Cooks to join our culinary team.
Since 1963, Victor’s Café has been known for authentic Cuban cuisine, warm hospitality, and a commitment to quality. We are looking for dependable, motivated cooks who take pride in their work and perform well in a busy kitchen.
Why Join Victor’s Café?
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$20 to $24 per hour, based on experience
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Health benefits
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Employee dining discounts
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Supportive, hands-on leadership
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Clear expectations and consistent kitchen standards
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Opportunity to work with an experienced culinary team
What We Are Looking For
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At least one year of line cook experience in a high-volume casual or fine-dining restaurant
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Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper cooking techniques
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Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelines
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Dependable, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean workstation
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Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
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Spanish-speaking ability is helpful but not required
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Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Apply in Person
Come meet the Chef Tuesday through Friday after 3:00 p.m.
Please bring a copy of your résumé and ask to speak with the Chef.
Victor’s Café
236 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Learn more about us:
victorscafe.com
instagram.com/victorscafenyc
Victor’s Café, un histórico restaurante cubano en el corazón de Midtown Manhattan, está contratando cocineros y cocineras de línea con experiencia para nuestro equipo de cocina.
Desde 1963, Victor’s Café es conocido por su auténtica cocina cubana, su cálida hospitalidad y su compromiso con la calidad. Buscamos personas responsables y motivadas que se enorgullezcan de su trabajo y sepan desempeñarse bien en una cocina con mucho movimiento.
¿Por qué trabajar en Victor’s Café?
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Pago de $20 a $24 por hora, según la experiencia
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Seguro médico
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Descuentos en comidas para empleados
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Liderazgo presente y dispuesto a apoyar
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Expectativas claras y estándares de cocina consistentes
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Oportunidad de trabajar con un equipo culinario con experiencia
Lo que buscamos
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Al menos un año de experiencia como cocinero o cocinera de línea en un restaurante de servicio completo de alto volumen o de alta cocina
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Buen manejo del cuchillo y conocimiento de técnicas de cocina
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Capacidad para seguir recetas, porciones estándar y pautas de presentación
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Comodidad trabajando en una cocina de ritmo acelerado y alto volumen
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Buenas habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en equipo
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Responsabilidad, organización y compromiso con mantener limpia su estación de trabajo
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Conocimiento de seguridad alimentaria y procedimientos de higiene
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Se valorará saber español, pero no es un requisito
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Disponibilidad para trabajar por las tardes y noches, fines de semana y días festivos
Solicita en persona
Ven a conocer al chef de martes a viernes después de las 3:00 p.m.
Trae una copia de tu currículum y pide hablar con el chef.
Victor’s Café
236 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Conoce más sobre nosotros:
victorscafe.com
instagram.com/victorscafenyc
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Attention to Detail
Time Management Skills
Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment
Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment
Customer Service Orientation
Collaboration With Culinary Team
Problem Solving Skills
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Founded by Victor Del Corral in 1963, Victor’s Café continues to capture the hearts of New Yorkers, theater-goers, and a creative cast of regulars including Barbara Walters, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Sting and Brett Ratner. Its Cuba Lounge hosts a lively bar scene with live music in the evenings, serving colorful tapas and deliciously crafted cocktails.
Sonia Zaldivar, Victor's only daughter, is the current owner, with her daughter, Monica, heading up the daily operations at the restaurant.
The cuisine at Victor’s Café includes the most delicious, authentic dishes combined with the restaurant’s exclusive creations that represent the evolution of Cuban cuisine.
The restaurant itself is divided into three spacious dining rooms, accented with warm lighting, colorful Cuban art and lofty sky-lit ceilings. The Cuba Lounge is intimate and warm, featuring a tapas menu and a variety of traditional Cuban cocktails such as Mojitos and Sangria.











