Lead Saute Cook

About Us

The Daily Catch Restaurant, founded in 1973 in Boston’s North End, is a family-owned Sicilian seafood and pasta establishment known for authentic East Coast flavors and craftsmanship. With three Boston restaurants and a seafood wholesale business, we’re proud to bring our heritage to the West Coast with our first California location, newly opened in July 2026. We serve fresh New England seafood flown in multiple times per week, prepared with our classic Sicilian recipes that have satisfied seafood lovers for over 50 years.

About the Role

The Daily Catch Pasadena is seeking an experienced Lead Sauté Cook to help lead our kitchen. In this role, you will prepare and cook our signature seafood and pasta dishes from scratch at the sauté station. The ideal candidate is confident working all cooking stations, including prep, pantry, sauté, grill, and fry. Consistency, speed, and accuracy are essential for success in our high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Receive, cook, and plate orders quickly and accurately according to order slips.
• Cook a variety of seafood dishes, following recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including prep, stocking, and cleaning all kitchen stations.
• Safely use and operate all kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, grill, fry, broiler, stoves, and oven.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen areas to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chef.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a sauté cook in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and knife-handling skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience cooking in an Italian and/or seafood restaurant is required.

Company Culture

At The Daily Catch, we blend Sicilian passion with Boston grit and a love for the sea. We believe that great food starts with great people—passionate professionals who care deeply about the craft, the patrons, and the team around them. This is more than a kitchen; it’s a legacy. Join us in bringing Boston’s “King of Calamari” to the West Coast and help write the next chapter of The Daily Catch story.

Pay

Hourly rate: $24.00 - $30.00.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.