Next Door at Astor Place opens in early 2025! Join Chef Oliver's team and take your culinary career to the next level!

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located at the Wegmans store in the East Village. Led by chef Oliver Lange and our exceptional team, you will help deliver delicious contemporary Japanese cuisine which draws inspiration from around the world.

The art deco inspired space, in a nod to the historic origin of the building, will be both welcoming and comfortable. Guests will enjoy a wonderfully immersive and entertaining experience from any seat in the house and personalized, next-level hospitality. We'll be opening our doors in early 2025! Join our team today!

Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. As a Sushi Lead Cook, you will lead by example helping your team to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

What will I do?

• Assist in overseeing kitchen staff, educating and sharing food passion.
• Lead by example, setting the tone for an efficient work pace.
• Prioritize tasks in the kitchen to ensure items are prepared on time and efficiently.
• Fully understand the sushi station operations and accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs.
• Comply with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations.

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience working as a line cook.
• Experience making sushi and other types of Japanese cuisine.
• Knife skills.
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant ingredients and cuisine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts.
• Experience leading a team.
• Highly proficient with cutting and working with whole fish.
• Confident working in an open kitchen.

Full time

• Incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
• Opportunity to lead and grow culinary skills.
• Access to fresh, world-class ingredients.

• 2 or more years’ experience working as a line cook.
• Experience making sushi and other types of Japanese cuisine.
• Knife skills.
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant ingredients and cuisine.