Line Cook - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring a Line Cook for a new concept opening in early 2027 at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district. The Line Cook prepares and produces food to ensure quality and consistency, sets up stations efficiently, and prepares dishes according to recipes and TAO standards, including consistent portions, taste, and plating. The role follows sanitation, food-handling, and hygiene guidelines and prepares both hot and cold restaurant food across all aspects of food preparation. The Line Cook supports guest needs, accommodates allergies and dietary modifications, accurately follows POS orders and expeditor directions, and coordinates product needs with chefs and support staff. The role also includes station setup and opening and closing procedures, checking cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets, maintaining a clean and sanitized station, attending applicable meetings and training, and supporting coworkers as part of a team. Tao Group Hospitality in-venue line cook training is required. The position requires the ability to communicate in writing and verbally, move quickly, lift and push up to 75 pounds with or without assistance, and stand for extended periods. The work environment may include varying noise levels, crowds, smoke, hot kitchen elements, and cleaning materials. Work may involve extended hours, irregular and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. Team members are expected to maintain a professional, neat, well-groomed appearance and conduct themselves professionally in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of line cook experience, relevant equivalent education, or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly.
Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds with or without assistance.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant, nightclub, or lounge.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate guest needs.
Handle allergies, dietary restrictions, and modifications.
Prepare hot and cold restaurant foods and work across food-preparation duties.
Accurately follow orders from the POS system and directions from the expeditor.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned station.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers.
Learn and execute assigned recipes to company standards.
Maintain general knowledge of the venue.
Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff.
Check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
Set up stations and perform opening and closing procedures as directed, including stocking supplies, setting mise en place according to FIFO and company standards, sanitizing the station, and completing assigned duties.
Report breakage and equipment or furniture damage promptly to management.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings where applicable, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening to and observing team members, share knowledge, and lead by example.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Work as part of a team and support fellow team members.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.