Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager

The North Star is seeking a Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager (Part-Time)

Located in the iconic Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, The North Star is a bookstore, bourbon bar and cafe where thinkers, dreamers and revolutionaries gather to READ. DRINK. PLOT. Founded by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones alongside her partners Rotimi and Ayo Akinnuoye, longtime Bed-Stuy business owners behind Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits and the legendary Bed-Vyne Brew, The North Star will feature Black-owned spirits and showcase the diaspora’s greatest literary and intellectual talent through book talks, workshops and events.

You’ll lead the kitchen during service—preparing and executing a small, focused menu with care, consistency, and attention to detail. This role is hands-on: cooking, plating, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen while keeping up with the pace of busy nights and events.

You’ll oversee a prep cook and dishwasher, ensure strong food safety practices, and help maintain high standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications:
– 2+ years experience in a professional kitchen (lead or line cook experience preferred)
– Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
– Ability to stay organized and efficient in a fast-paced environment
– Attention to detail and pride in quality and consistency

To apply please email: View email address on culinaryagents.com