Lead Finish Carpenter / Lead Cabinet Installer

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$35–$49/hr | Full-Time | In-Person | Brooklyn, NY (Jobs in Brooklyn & Manhattan)
This is a LEAD role — not an entry-level or helper position

Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn is a family-run, locally owned company known for high-end craftsmanship, professionalism, and consistency. Our reputation is built on 135+ five-star reviews, long-term client relationships, and respect for the trade.

We run organized, well-planned jobs — not chaos. Our installers work in high-quality residential kitchens across Brooklyn and Manhattan, often in apartments and occupied homes where precision, communication, and teamwork matter as much as technical skill.

This is not a volume shop and not a place for shortcuts. We value installers who:

• Take pride in doing things the right way
  
  
• Communicate clearly with teammates and homeowners
  
  
• Show up prepared, organized, and professional
  
  
• Understand that great kitchens are built by strong teams — not egos
  
  

We offer steady, year-round work, clear scopes, realistic schedules, and leadership that respects experienced craftsmen. If you’re a senior installer who wants to work with other professionals who care about quality and teamwork, this is a company where your skill and attitude will be appreciated.

Who This Role Is For

You are:

• A senior carpenter with strong cabinet and finish-work experience
  
  
• Comfortable leading jobs, not just assisting
  
  
• Skilled with miters, scribing, fillers, panels, crown, and trim
  
  
• Trusted to make on-site decisions without hand-holding
  
  
• Professional with homeowners and respectful of occupied homes
  
  

Core Responsibilities

• Lead full kitchen cabinet installations (new cabinets + refacing projects)
  
  
• Execute high-level finish carpentry, including:
  
  
  • Mitered trim & molding
    
    
  • Crown molding
    
    
  • Scribing to walls/ceilings
    
    
  • Custom fillers, panels, and modifications
    
    
• Read plans/elevations and take precise measurements
  
  
• Problem-solve real-world site conditions (out-of-square walls, uneven floors)
  
  
• Direct and mentor installers/helpers
  
  
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and project managers
  
  
• Maintain a clean, professional job site (protection + daily cleanup)
  
  
• Inspect work for accuracy and craftsmanship before sign-off
  
  

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum 3–5+ years cabinet installation / finish carpentry experience
  
  
• Proven experience leading installations or crews
  
  
• Strong woodworking fundamentals and professional jobsite practices
  
  
• Ability to work independently and manage a full install day
  
  
• Experience working in occupied residential homes
  
  
• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation
  
  
• Own professional-grade hand tools (specialty tools provided)
  
  

Important Note

This is NOT a helper position.
If your background is primarily handyman work or general maintenance, this will not be the right fit.

Compensation

$35–$49/hr depending on experience and skill level
Steady year-round work

How to Apply

Send your resume and include a short note answering:
 What’s the cleanest cabinet install or finish detail you’ve done recently — and what made it “right”?
Compensation: $35.00 - $49.00 per hour

Kitchen Tune-Up Uplifts People’s Lives

Kitchen Tune-Up is a kitchen design and remodeling franchise system of committed professionals. Our remodeling experts update, uplift and upgrade kitchens utilizing our 5 Trustpoints to create an experience second to none. Our 5 Core Services include our exclusive 1 Day Wood Restoration Tune-Up, Cabinet Re-Facing, Redooring, Cabinet Painting, and Custom Cabinets.  

While the kitchen is the heart of the home, our people are the heart of our company. At Kitchen Tune-Up our people are valued. Each day we work and collaborate to uplift our customers’ homes as well as the lives of our people.

Find yourself an uplifting opportunity and join our team! 

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