Butcher

About 53
53 introduces an elevated blend of Asian cuisine with a contemporary edge in a chic lifestyle setting. Featuring an exquisite marriage of Asian flavors and unique dishes, 53 is a New York restaurant conceived by the Founder Ahmass Fakahany and team behind highly-acclaimed NYC favorites, Marea and Ai Fiori.

The menu is spearheaded by acclaimed Singapore-born Chef Akmal Anuar, who began his culinary journey in his parents’ hawker stand in Singapore, led one of Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants (Asia’s No. 1) and created some of the top contemporary Asian restaurants in Dubai.

Designed by ICRAVE in the heart of Midtown at 53 W 53rd St., the three-story space features a beautiful modern dining room, bustling by day and glowing by night, as well as an intimate private dining experience all underneath MoMA’s new extended wing. In the spirit of this iconic location, the globally renowned Friedrich Petzel Gallery is collaborating in a curatorial partnership to showcase an exciting rotating installation art program throughout the restaurant.

Who We're Looking For

53 is seeking an experienced Butcher to join our culinary team.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of premium meats, exceptional knife skills, and experience working in a high-volume, fine dining kitchen. This role is responsible for fabricating, portioning, and preparing meats to the restaurant's specifications while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, food safety, and cleanliness. Fine dining experience is strongly preferred. General butcher responsibilities include precision cutting, proper storage and labeling, inventory support, minimizing waste, and close collaboration with the culinary team to ensure service readiness.

Qualifications 

• Previous butcher experience in a fine dining or high-volume restaurant preferred
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of meat fabrication
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability

What We offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
• 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.