Cooks are the kitchen. Every plate that reaches a table at Quello was cooked by someone standing on the line, and the guest's experience of the food is decided there and nowhere else.
Quello is a coastal Italian restaurant in Greenwich, Connecticut, built around pristine seafood, handmade pastas, crudo, and elevated Italian classics. The cooking is precise and clean. There are no heavy sauces to cover a mistake and no long ingredient lists to hide behind. That makes this a demanding line and a genuinely good place to get better.
We are hiring cooks for all stations, including Pastry, garde manger and crudo, pasta, saute, grill, and prep. Tell us where you are strongest and where you want to grow. We are building a kitchen for the long term, and we promote from within.
Essential Job Functions
Execute your station to recipe and to spec, every cover, every service
Complete daily prep accurately and on time
Maintain mise en place and station organization throughout service
Hold plate presentation, portion, temperature, and seasoning standards
Follow all sanitation, labeling, rotation, and food safety procedures
Communicate clearly on the line about timing, quantities, and product
Handle allergen and dietary modifications carefully and confirm them before the plate leaves
Complete opening and closing duties and leave the station better than you found it
Keep equipment clean and report anything that is not working
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Solid knife skills and sound fundamental cooking technique
Sense of urgency and the ability to hold quality while moving quickly
Consistency, which matters more here than flash
Team-first attitude and willingness to help another station without being asked
Ability to take direction and coaching well
Understanding of basic food safety and cross-contamination
Education and/or Experience
Required
1+ year of professional line cooking experience, or completion of a culinary program
Food handler certification, or the ability to obtain it before opening
Preferred
Italian, Mediterranean, or seafood-driven restaurant experience
Fine dining experience
Fresh pasta or crudo experience
Genuine interest in Italian food and in learning the cuisine properly
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00)
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