Line Cook

Play a key role in a new opening team as Portland, ME island pizza business il Leone, known for its naturally leavened Neapolitan pies with ingredients from small organic farms and Italy, opens a brick / mortar space in Park Slope, Brooklyn, the city where our Chef / Owner was born and raised.

The new space (previously Bar Vinazo) will have an open kitchen, a large backyard and feature the same naturally leavened pies il Leone has been serving the last 5 summers out of a trailer in the woods on an island in Portland, ME. The new restaurant will also feature natural and low intervention wines, primarily from Campania, Italian cocktails, spritzes and Maine beers, as well as a handful of additional non-pizza menu items such as salads and antipasto plates.

Since opening on Peaks Island during the pandemic in the summer of 2021, Il Leone has garnered recognition for its dedication to serving renowned Neapolitan style pizza, with the   New York Times   calling its pizza “naturally leavened pizza magic” and   Food and Wine   magazine spotlighting its “Isola” Maine lobster pizza last year. It has also been listed among the most exciting upcoming restaurant openings in NYC by   Eater NY   and   The   Infatuation .

Who You Are :

We are looking for a Line Cook who will work alongside il Leone’s Chef / Owner and play a critical role in helping to open our new restaurant. Ideally we are seeking someone pursuing a long-term career in the hospitality industry who is interested in being a part of and growing alongside our new business into the future for years to come, with many opportunities for professional growth within our new business. Line Cooks will be responsible for preparation and execution of all non-pizza menu items including hot appetizers, antipasto plates, salads and desserts. Line Cooks will also work with our Chef / Owner on research and development related to non-pizza menu items as we finalize the menu and systems for our new restaurant. There will be opportunities to learn / get trained in the pizza making process as well should candidates be interested. Great vibes, a collaborative approach, a sense of humor and being able to thrive amid a high-energy, high-pressure environment are a must.

Responsibilities :

• Preparation, execution and plating of non-pizza menu items including hot appetizers, salads and desserts in accordance with Chef’s recipes and standards
• Assisting Chef with research and development for non-pizza menu items
• Maintaining station cleanliness and organization throughout service
• Ensuring quality control of all dishes
• Participating in daily prep for all menu items including pizza toppings
• Assisting with pizza line and dough program as needed, including feeding sourdough starter and dough balling
• Maintaining food safety / DOH standards throughout our operation
• Conducting daily inventory of prepped and unprepped ingredients and supplies
• Helping to receive deliveries as needed
• Daily setup and clean up
• Collaborating with FOH team to ensure timely service and the best guest experience possible