Join Our Team — Fine Dining in the Heart of the Catskills
Kaaterskill Restaurant · Hunter, NY (Greene County)
Now Hiring: Sous Chefs · Line Cooks · Bartenders · Servers
Cook and serve where people come to escape
Hunter isn't just a ski town anymore — it's one of the most exciting food destinations in upstate New York. Guests arrive here from New York City and beyond expecting a meal worth the drive, and we deliver it: refined, seasonal cooking, a thoughtfully built bar program, and warm, polished service in a setting most restaurants can only dream of.
We're growing our team, front and back of house, and we're looking for people who take real pride in hospitality. Fine dining experience is a plus — but it's not required. What we can't teach is care, curiosity, and work ethic. If you bring those, we'll teach you the rest.
Open PositionsBack of House
Sous Chef Lead alongside our chef in a kitchen built on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. You'll run services, manage prep and ordering, mentor the line, and help shape menus that change with the Catskills seasons. We're looking for a steady hand under pressure, strong technique, and someone who leads by example.
Line Cook Work every station in a scratch kitchen where technique matters and shortcuts don't exist. You'll butcher, sauce, plate, and learn — this is a kitchen where cooks get better. Prior line experience preferred; a serious attitude and clean habits are essential.
Front of House
Bartender Own a bar program that goes beyond pouring — classic cocktails executed properly, an evolving seasonal list, and a wine and spirits selection worth talking about. You're fast, precise, and genuinely enjoy being the best seat in the house.
Server Guide guests through a memorable evening from greeting to goodnight. You'll learn the menu deeply — ingredients, sourcing, wine pairings — and deliver service that's warm without being stiff, attentive without hovering. If you love food and love people, this is the role.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay — above-market wages for the region, with strong tip earnings front of house
- Real growth — we promote from within and invest in training, from knife skills to wine education
- A kitchen and dining room you'll be proud of — quality ingredients, proper equipment, no corner-cutting
- Staff meal every shift and dining discounts
- Mountain life — ski, hike, and fish minutes from work; Hunter Mountain is up the road and NYC is 2.5 hours away when you miss it
Who Thrives Here
- You show up on time, every time, ready to work
- You treat teammates, guests, and product with respect
- You're coachable — you take feedback and get better
- You sweat the details: the garnish, the greeting, the polish on the glass
- You want to be part of building something, not just clocking in
Fine dining experience is welcome but not required. Experienced restaurant professionals, career changers with hospitality instincts, and hungry up-and-comers are all encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Email your resume — or simply a note about yourself and your experience — to [email protected] with the position you're applying for in the subject line.
We review every application. Interviews may include a paid working trial (stage) so we can both see if it's a fit.
Pay: $23.70 - $28.54 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
