Line Cook

Join the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Holiday Lightscape Season! (mid-November to January 4)

Job Details

We are currently  seeking experienced  Line Cooks  to join  our team for the 2025 Lightscape Holiday season. Great opportunities for learning and growth as we promote from within our restaurant.  Training for the Lightscape Season begins mid-November, with Lightscape kicking off on November 20th and lasting through January 4th. Opportunities for continued employment are available after the Lightscape Season.

By celebrating the wonders of the holiday season, the beauty of the garden, and its rich ties to the Brooklyn community, we aim to create experiences for guests they won’t soon forget.

During this Holiday Season of Lightscape, we operate multiple Kiosks, a Café, a Coffee Shop, a Bar / Lounge, and an Upscale Restaurant throughout the Garden’s trail. We are looking for reliable and hospitality-minded Servers to help make our guests’ holiday experience better and brighter than ever!

The Lightscape Lodge, our sit-down upscale restaurant, serves seasonal, elevated fare for guests celebrating their special visit to the Garden!

We are seeking talented candidates who possess a strong sense of teamwork, are passionate about cooking, and are genuinely eager to learn more.

Located in Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Yellow Magnolia Café is a chef-driven modern American restaurant focused on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The café menu offers brunch and all-day dining options centered around vegetable-centric small plates, heartier main dishes, plant-inspired desserts, and a seasonally focused beverage program.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum of one year working as a cook at an upscale restaurant
• Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions
• Passion for food and cooking techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Yellow Magnolia Café at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is operated by Restaurant Associates (a part of Compass Group).

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!  Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards -  Best Places to Work in 2021

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates :

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates :

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.