Lead Cook

Schedule: Full time
Availability: Afternoon, Evening (Including Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Pittsford, NY
Address: 3220 Monroe Ave
Pay: $23.25 - $24.75 / hour
Job Posting: 07/27/2026
Job Posting End: 08/26/2026
Job ID:R0288150

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500!

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located inside the Wegmans store in the heart of the East Village. Inspired by the building’s art deco roots, our space is both welcoming and elevated- offering guests an immersive, entertaining experience and next-level hospitality from every seat in the house.

As a Lead Cook, you’ll be part of a passionate team delivering contemporary Japanese cuisine with global inspiration. This is your opportunity to work with world-class ingredients, sharpen your skills and lead a team in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of cooks, sharing your passion and expertise
• Set the pace and tone for a high-performing, efficient kitchen
• Forecast prep needs and manage sushi station operations
• Ensure compliance with all state restaurant health codes and regulations

What You Bring

• 2+ years’ experience as a line cook
• Background in upscale or fine dining Asian cuisine
• Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations
• Experience leading a culinary team
• Familiarity with inventory management and food cost control

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At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.