Lead Cook | $22$24/hr + Health Insurance | Vegetarian Restaurant | New Hope, PA

Lead a Vegetarian Kitchen at One of the Country's Top RestaurantsDharma Bums is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to support the Chef and help lead the kitchen at a lively vegetarian restaurant and music venue in New Hope, Pennsylvania, located approximately 12 minutes north of New Hope town center.Named one of the Top 44 Restaurants in the Country in 2025 by USA Today, Dharma Bums offers a creative hospitality environment featuring a full bar, live music, courtyard dining, and an active community event space.About the RoleThe Lead Cook assists the Chef with daily kitchen operations while maintaining strong food safety standards, organization, and consistency during service. This role supports ordering, inventory management, and small-team leadership while working actively on the line in a fast-paced restaurant environment.About the RestaurantDharma Bums is a progressive vegetarian restaurant and bar located in a historic building near the Delaware River Canal in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The restaurant features a lively cellar bar atmosphere, outdoor courtyard dining, and an upstairs event space hosting live music, yoga classes, and creative workshops.The kitchen focuses on vegetarian cuisine with Asian-inspired flavors in a dynamic restaurant and bar environment.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Chef with daily kitchen operationsPrepare vegetarian menu items with consistency and qualitySupport ordering, receiving, and inventory managementMaintain food safety and sanitation standardsLead and support a small kitchen team (under five employees)Maintain organized prep stations during serviceEnsure cleanliness and kitchen organizationSupport a respectful and collaborative team cultureQualifications2+ years of restaurant experience in a similar roleExperience with vegetarian or vegan cuisine preferredExperience with ordering, receiving, and inventory managementFood safety knowledge (certification preferred)Experience supervising or leading small kitchen teamsAbility to stay calm and organized during busy serviceWhat Makes This Role Attractive$25$27 hourly compensationHealth insurance (50% employer-paid for full-time employees)Paid biweeklyPotential opportunity to transition into a salaried roleCompany dining perksFree parkingCreative vegetarian restaurant with bar and music venueRestaurant recognized by USA Today as one of the Top 44 Restaurants in the Country in 2025How to ApplyPlease submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.