Line Cook | Venice Beach

NeueHouse is the private workspace and cultural home for creators, innovators, and thought leaders. With iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural experiences, and elevated hospitality, NeueHouse has reimagined the ideal environment for creative potential and progress.  

Our Properties 

NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles: 

• Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s – and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held. 
• Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre- defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy. 
• Our Venice Beach House (VB) was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community. 

The Role 
The Line Cook assists in driving culinary excellence across the entirety of the business helping to define and execute the high standards set for the NeueHouse Venice Beach culinary program. Directly reporting to the NeueHouse Venice Beach Executive Sous Chef and the NeueHouse Venice Beach Director of Food & Beverage, the role will oversee all culinary requirements in the execution of a high-quality seasonal, sustainable, innovative, and wellness-focused menu. Strong candidatesshould have a background in culinary execution in high-volume and concept-forward kitchens. Additionally, candidates should have experience and an interest in a wide variety of cuisines and create culturally and dietary responsive menu. 

Requirements

• 2 - 4+ years of Line Cook experience or similar role in concept-driven kitchens.
• The Line Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces, while always ensuring superior quality and consistency.
• Through training, development, and mentorship via the Leadership team, they ensure the maintenance of recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
• Represent the culinary team and program assisting in the overall success of the day-to-day operations of NeueHouse Venice Beach kitchen.
• Ensure the kitchen operations can run smoothly and efficiently with a mind toward Member and Guest, as well as employee, experience.
• Directly following designated recipes with attention to every detail, minimizing waste and inspecting all raw materials to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prompt and accurate preparation of all assigned menu items and food products as ordered, always referencing production sheets and approved recipes, following proper handling, preparation and holding guidelines.
• Take temperatures at regular intervals and prepare and present food items as ordered. Anticipate orders during peak service times to assure timely preparation and service while minimizing over-production and waste.
• Maintain standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to ensure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, grills, range, storage containers, refrigeration equipment.
• Ensure clear communication with expeditor, fellow culinary team members and service staff for timing of preparation of assigned menu items.
• Consistent presence in the kitchen with the team during prime service periods and is working in the kitchen/prep for the rest of their scheduled time.
• Closes the kitchen properly according to the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Ensure to attend all required culinary team trainings and meetings to ensure growth, knowledge and team consistency.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all Health & Safety, company employment policies / service procedures and standards as these relate to the kitchen and culinary team.
• Implement all DOH requirements and HACCP safety program across all kitchens.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $22.00 - $23.00 an hour. NeueHouse is committed to equitable and competitive compensation and benefi