Line Cook / Chef — One by Spork

Job Summary

One by Spork is a 16-seat chef's counter tasting menu restaurant in Pittsburgh, built around a deep fermentation program — housemade misos, garum, amazake, vinegars, and lacto-ferments — paired with a terroir-driven beverage program. We run service Thursday through Sunday, with a fifth day dedicated to prep and R&D. We're looking for a Line Cook to join the kitchen under Chef Chris Frangiadis.

This is a counter position: guests watch the work happen a few feet away, so this role carries a real service and hospitality component alongside the cooking.

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes with precision at a chef's counter, where technique and plating are visible to guests in real time
• Work directly with fermented and preserved components — misos, garums, vinegars, lacto-ferments — as core building blocks of the menu
• Maintain a disciplined, clean station and strict food safety standards in a small, exposed kitchen
• Interact directly with guests during service — answering questions, explaining technique, and engaging naturally as part of the dining experience
• Contribute to prep and R&D during the restaurant's non-service day, including fermentation upkeep and menu development
• Collaborate closely with Chef and the small kitchen team to maintain consistency across an eight-plus course tasting menu
• Take precise direction and hold high standards station to station, service to service

Requirements

• Strong knife skills and a clean, disciplined approach to station work
• Prior tasting menu or fine dining experience strongly preferred
• Genuine interest in fermentation, preservation, and technique-driven cooking
• Comfortable working in a small, guest-facing kitchen — this is not a back-of-house-only role
• Reliable, low-ego, and able to execute precisely under direction
• Available for a four-day service week (Thursday–Sunday) plus a fifth prep/R&D day, ~45–50 hours/week, shifts starting at 1:00 PM

If you want to cook food built with intention, in a room small enough that the work actually gets seen, we'd like to hear from you. Please send a resume to info@onebyspork.com.

Pay: $200.00 - $300.00 per day

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Work Location: In person