Full-Time & Part-Time Italian Cook Copper City Bar & Grill

About Us:

Copper City Bar & Grill is an American cuisine restaurant in Ansonia, CT, featuring a rustic ambiance, an open kitchen design, and a vibrant menu of seasonal, bold-flavor dishes. 

While not purely Italian now, we are seeking to build out stronger Italian offerings (pastas, sauces, classic dishes) and need a seasoned chef to take charge of the back of house, train staff, and drive consistency.

Position: Full-Time & Part-Time Italian Chef / Back-Kitchen Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all back-of-house kitchen operations (prep, line, plating, closing)

Develop, refine, and maintain Italian menu items (pasta, sauces, pizzas, antipasti, etc.)

Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff

Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation

Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and inventory control

Collaborate with front-of-house and management to adjust specials, menu updates, cost control, and procurement

Work efficiently under high volume, while maintaining cleanliness and organization

Qualifications / Requirements:

Proven years of experience cooking Italian cuisine in a restaurant setting

Prior leadership/management experience in a kitchen environment

Strong knowledge of Italian techniques, ingredients, sauces, pasta, antipasti, etc.

Ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff

Excellent organizational skills, sense of timing, ability to multi-task

Commitment to consistency, cleanliness, and food safety

Flexible schedule (evenings, weekends)

Ability to work full-time or part-time depending on availability

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly wage or salary (based on experience)

Opportunities for growth, menu input, and creative development

Supportive management and collaborative team environment

Bonuses or incentives for performance (to be negotiated)

Flexible scheduling for part-time candidates

How to Apply:

Please email your resume, a cover letter highlighting your Italian cuisine experience, and 2–3 references.

In your cover letter, please include examples of past Italian dishes you’ve created, photos if available, and your approach to kitchen leadership.

⸻

Current Menu Link:

You can view our current menu here: Copper City Bar & Grill Menu https://www.coppercitybarandgrill.com/menu