Line Cook - Ci Siamo : Job Details

Ci Siamo is a restaurant from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and James Beard semifinalist Chef Hillary Sterling. Located at Manhattan West, this NYT Top 100 restaurant celebrates the beauty of simplicity centering around live-fire cooking. The Italian-inflected menu takes inspiration from Chef Sterling's extensive travels and is rooted in the understated excellence of seasonal ingredients and purposeful preparations. Ci Siamo, which loosely translates to we've made it or we've arrived, bridges the traditional with the contemporary to introduce a new space that is at once transportive yet warmly familiar. Who you are: As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail. What you'll do:

• Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu.
• Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overallstation remains clean and organized.
• Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication.
• Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders.
• Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow.
• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.

What we need from you:

• 1+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant, or similar experience
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

What you'll get from us:

• Hourly rate of $20 - $25/hr*
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund

*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. #WORKWITHUS