Soho Diner Line Cook

New York, United States
Soho Diner Line Cook
Company
Soho Diner
Location
New York, NY
Job type
Full-time
Salary
22 an hour
Via
Soho Diner
Job description
The Soho Diner located in the Soho Grand Hotel is looking for an experienced Full-Time Line Cook with open availability and Saturday and Sunday a must to work as part of the culinary team. The Soho Diner is an elevated American diner that pays homage to the neighborhood’s rich history by blending the simple pleasures of a New York five-and-dime with the spirit of the city’s current dining scene. Soho Diner offers an all-day menu of American classics, along with cocktails, natural wines, and restorative, non-alcoholic beverages. We employ a close-knit group of natural-born entertainers, supreme go-getters and masters of hospitality. Candidates must love food and beverage, good music and being around some of the most interesting people in New York City on a daily basis.

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