Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter

Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter - High-End Residential

Pay: $35.00-$49.00/hour, based on experience and leadership

Location: Brooklyn & Manhattan

Job Type: Full-Time | W2 | Year-Round Work

Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn is hiring a Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter for high-end residential kitchen projects in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

This is not a general carpentry role. We are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented professional with strong experience in cabinet installation, finish carpentry, trim work, refacing, and on-site problem solving .

You should be comfortable leading installs, managing helpers, working in occupied homes and apartments, and representing the company professionally with clients on site.

What You'll Do

• Lead kitchen cabinet installations, refacing projects, and finish carpentry work
• Install cabinetry, panels, fillers, crown molding, trim, and hardware with precision
• Make clean field modifications and solve site conditions without compromising quality
• Lead and direct helpers/installers on site
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, building staff, and the office
• Keep jobs moving efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in cabinet installation, finish carpentry, or kitchen remodeling
• Strong skills in trim work, scribing, fillers, panels, and detailed finish work
• Ability to lead a project on site with professionalism and accountability
• Experience working in high-end homes or apartments preferred
• Fluent English required
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• Reliable transportation required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must own basic carpentry hand and power tools

Why Join Us

• Full-time W2 position
• Year-round work
• Weekly pay
• High-end residential projects
• Organized, professional team environment
• Opportunity for growth as our company expands
• 2024 National Customer Service Award winner

To Apply
Please submit your resume and 2-3 photos of your best cabinetry or finish carpentry work.

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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