Line Cook

About:

Sartiano’s was born from the Tuscan heart and soul of Italy. Business leader, Restaurateur, and Lifestyle Architect Scott Sartiano introduces his latest concept, appropriately chosen after his namesake. Founded at the Mercer Hotel, New York, Sartiano’s embodies a classic modern Italian twist at the most premium level while maintaining a familiar spirit that is meant to be shared.

The Cuisine:

Alfred Portale will lead the culinary direction as the Chef managing Partner. The uniquely crafted menu hones in on a specialty to set the tone for the fine dining experience. Building off the foundation of offering specialized meats, Sartiano’s establishes itself as an authentic Italian restaurant.

The Role: 

The line cook role is responsible for setting up and stocking their station, preparing for service and cooking menu items in coordination with the rest of the kitchen staff for service.

Key Responsibilities

• Use strong knife skills to prep, set up, and confidently run your station during busy service.

• Cook and plate menu items to recipe, quality, and presentation standards while maintaining strong timing and ticket flow.

• Work collaboratively with an energetic kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

• Understand ingredients and preparation methods to ensure consistency and accurate execution.

• Plan for and manage your shift, including station readiness and proactive communication.

• Follow food safety and sanitation standards (FIFO, temperature control, allergens, clean-as-you-go).

• Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, and minimizing waste.

• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report maintenance or product issues as needed.

• Support teammates during peak periods and jump in where needed.

• Participate in training, tastings, menu changes, and special events.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization while contributing to a positive, professional kitchen culture

Qualifications & Disposition:

• Minimum (2) years of experience as Line Cook or similar caliber position

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Must have basic math skills

• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor at all times 

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions 

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment 

• Maintain a polished, personal presentation of yourself where grooming meets company standards

• Available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays within a variable schedule per the needs of the business

• Willing to attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings

• Adherent to company, state and county sanitation standards

• Adherent to all HR policies and procedures

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid Time Off

• Commuter Benefits

• Daily family meal

• On-going food and beverage education

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Bond Hospitality and Mercer F&B, LLC (DBA: Sartiano’s) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.