Line Cook

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. Set within the historic 1913 Tepper Galleries building in the heart of the Flatiron District, NeueHouse Madison Square is a cultural home for the world’s most innovative creators and thought leaders.

About the role

As a Line Cook at NeueHouse Madison Square, you will be the engine behind an elevated culinary program that fuels this creative community. Working out of our kitchen, you will support a diverse range of hospitality experiences, from sophisticated daily menus for our members to high-profile brand activations and immersive events. You will report directly to the Executive Chef, working within a robust operations team that values craft, curiosity, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Seamless execution of both refined à la carte restaurant service and diverse catering and banquet-style events.
• Masterfully manage ticket flow, pacing, and station organization to ensure consistent, high-quality presentation across all dining formats.
• Actively participate in daily food service, exemplifying excellence in portioning, cooking, and timing.
• Transition fluidly between the fast-paced demands of live à la carte service and the organized complexity of banquet plating.
• Prepare and cook all menu items—ranging from individual plates to large-format event platters—strictly adhering to recipes to ensure every dish meets visual and flavor standards.
• Support the execution of catering orders for meetings and large-scale events, including meticulous prep, timely transport, and precise assembly of banquet-style menus with a focus on punctuality and temperature control.
• Partner with fellow associates to ensure all kitchen duties, from daily mise en place to post-event breakdown, are completed efficiently within strict time constraints.
• Follow all NeueHouse steps of service and maintain rigorous standards for sanitation, organization, and food handling across both the restaurant line and event kitchens.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of cook experience in a related role.
• Strong cooking and knife skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments.
• Ability to work well with others and have good communication skills.
• Cheerful, presentable, and helpful when dealing with customers.
• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required; rotating work schedule that may include nights and weekends.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.

Pay

Full-time hourly rate: $21.00/hour. This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Day-one health coverage for you and your family, 24/7 virtual care, emotional well-being support, and fertility & family planning benefits.
• Time Off & Balance: Generous PTO, your birthday off, paid parental leave, and a year-end holiday closure to recharge.
• Financial Growth: 401K with company match and support for education, courses, and certifications.
• Development & Recognition: Ongoing career growth opportunities plus recognition programs to celebrate milestones.
• Community & Impact: Volunteer and give-back opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in the work you do.