Lead Cook

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located at the Wegmans store in East Village. The art deco inspired space, in a nod to the historic origin of the building, will be both welcoming and comfortable. Guests will enjoy an immersive and entertaining experience from any seat in the house and personalized, next-level hospitality.

As a part of this team, you will help deliver delicious contemporary Japanese cuisine which draws inspiration from around the world. Join our team today!

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Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located inside the Wegmans store in the heart of the East Village. Inspired by the building’s art deco roots, our space is both welcoming and elevated- offering guests an immersive, entertaining experience and next-level hospitality from every seat in the house.

As a Lead Cook, you’ll be part of a passionate team delivering contemporary Japanese cuisine with global inspiration. This is your opportunity to work with world-class ingredients, sharpen your skills and lead a team in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of cooks, sharing your passion and expertise
• Set the pace and tone for a high-performing, efficient kitchen
• Forecast prep needs and manage sushi station operations
• Ensure compliance with all state restaurant health codes and regulations

What You Bring

• 2+ years’ experience as a line cook
• Background in upscale or fine dining Asian cuisine
• Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations
• Experience leading a culinary team
• Familiarity with inventory management and food cost control

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.