OPEN CALL - Culinary Talent - SA Hospitality Group

SA Hospitality Group

📍New York, NY
Posted May 26, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

OPEN CALL - Culinary Talent - SA Hospitality Group

Company

SA Hospitality Group

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4418962812

Job Description

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.

SA Hospitality Group is looking for
culinary talent
who are passionate about hospitality, have a strong affinity for high-quality Italian cuisine, and thrive in a dynamic work environment. We are interested in meeting strong back-of-house individuals who are open to working at any of our restaurant locations across our 3 brands.

An In-Person Open Call is scheduled for the following Back-of-House job vacancies:

  • Executive Chef ($100-$150k)

  • Chef de Cuisine ($80-$100k)

  • Sous Chef ($70-$90k)

  • Line Cook ($17-$27/hr)

  • Prep Cook ($17-$20/hr)

  • Salad Cook ($17-$23/hr)

  • Pastry Cook ($17-$24/hr)

  • Dishwasher ($17-$18/hr)

Where
Felice Columbus is located at 240 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
When
Tuesday, May 26th from 2:30pm – 4pm
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Discounts at our restaurants and products

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We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you ensure authenticity and high quality when preparing classic Italian dishes while meeting the demands of a fast-paced New York service?
  • 2.Can you describe your experience with the specific station or role you are applying for, and how you manage the prep list and execution during a busy dinner rush?
  • 3.Our menus span across Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, and Felice. How do you approach learning and executing different Italian menus and brand standards simultaneously?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a sudden change or high-pressure situation in the kitchen.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you went out of your way to provide exceptional hospitality or support a team member during a difficult service.
  • 3.Give me an example of how you took feedback from an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine and used it to improve your culinary skills.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are working a busy Friday night service and realize that a crucial component for one of the signature pasta dishes has been improperly prepped by the day team. What do you do?
  • 2.Since this is an open call for all three brands, you are scheduled to work at Felice but are asked to cover a shift at Sant Ambroeus tomorrow, a brand you are less familiar with. How do you approach the shift?

Resume Keywords

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Italian cuisinehigh-volumefine diningmise en placeback-of-househospitalitymenu executionfood safetyteamworkold-world

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