Osteria Morini brings the soulful cuisine and convivial spirit of Italy to local vibrant neighborhoods. The Morini menu features signature fresh pastas, including Cappelletti (truffled ricotta ravioli with prosciutto), alongside Battilardo (our meat and cheese board) and simply prepared grilled meats and seafood (Tomahawk ribeye and Mare seafood salad). Located in the heart of Soho, Morini is highly regarded as one of the Top Italian Restaurants in New York City.
Osteria Morini operates as part of Altamarea Group, an award-winning, multiple Michelin Star, global hospitality firm with 12 restaurants worldwide. Altamarea Group, through its talented team of employees, creates special memories through exceptional hospitality, delivering the highest level of food and service across distinct brands and concepts.
We are seeking Sous Chefs and Line Cooks with prior relevant experience and a genuine desire to be part of a talented team and highly acclaimed restaurant. Candidates should be passionate about food and culinary excellence, highly motivated, and hospitable in a fast-paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
Serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality and precision
Learn and handle the various stations (garde manger, pasta, grill, saute, pastry), which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
Work in a high volume and intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle rigors of busy services while maintaining quality and consistency
Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including handling duties of other stations
Maintain clean restaurant and adhere strictly to all COVID-19 health and safety standards
Requirements include:
At least 1 year of relevant restaurant experience preferred
Culinary and/or college degree recommended, though not required
Considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation
Genuine passion for cooking, restaurant hospitality and learning new skills
Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role
Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and prep/production
Physical requirements include: the ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and downstairs, and exert well-paced mobility for an extended period of time
We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment for full-time employees. If you are interested in joining the Osteria Morini team, please submit your resume.
Altamarea Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
More detail about Morini – SoHo part of Altamarea Group
To apply for this job please visit osteriamorini.com.
