Arrigos is Looking for a Sous Chef & Line Cooks

Arrigos is a new restaurant in Ridgewood Queens looking for a talented sous chef & line cook We are a small neighborhood restaurant but try to execute food at the highest level. We have day shifts and dinner shifts available for the right candidates.

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Sous chef requirements

• 2+ years in a kitchen leadership role
• DOH food handlers certificate
• Culinary & Operations
• Execute all menu items to the highest standards, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and quality
• Support the implementation of seasonal menus and new dishes
• Lead kitchen production and service, ensuring smooth and efficient execution
• Actively work on the line and in prep, especially during peak periods
• Conduct daily line checks and enforce quality control standards
• Ensure all recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines are followed precisely
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and rotation standards (ServSafe compliant)
• Oversee station setup, breakdown, and overall kitchen organization
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Assist with ordering, and maintaining appropriate product levels
• Leadership & Staff Management
• Supervise and support kitchen staff during daily operations
• Train and mentor team members on recipes, techniques, and standards
• Reinforce accountability across the team for performance and execution
• Assist in onboarding and training new hires
• Maintain clear and effective communication across BOH and with Operations

line cook requirements

• Open availability including weekends ( we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays currently )

- Minimum 2 years of experience

• Pasta experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to execute at high volume and works efficiently
• Is professional and punctual
• Has attention to detail
• Is a team player and communicates well with both BOH and FOH
• Is a self-starter who can work without constant directives
• Experience in a leadership role is a plus but not required

Basic Responsibilities

• Be able to follow recipes and scale recipes where needed
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen space
• Understand production and prep scheduling
• Able to expedite food orders and prioritize flow of food
• Demonstrate safe food handling procedures such as dating, labeling and rotating
• Basic preparation and cooking of meats, dressings, salads, sandwiches and other dishes
• Be able to safely operate and clean all kitchen equipment