Romantic Hotspots That Are Hiring in NYC & LA

Valentine's Day is a huge business day for the restaurant and hospitality industry. According to the National Restaurant Association, it ranks as the second most popular dining holiday of the year, trailing just behind Mother's Day. Nearly 25% of Americans are expected to eat out this upcoming weekend. Here are some romantic hotspots from both the East and West Coast that are holding Valentine's Day events, and are hiring at the moment:

NEW YORK

LOCANDA VERDE

Italian food is a Valentine's Day favorite for couples, so Locanda Verde will surely be a crowdpleaser. The TriBeCa Italian restaurant, founded by famed actor Robert DeNiro and NYC restauranteur Andrew Carmellini, is offering a $95 three-course prix fixe menu for Sunday. Guests will be treated to delights like, terrina di foie gras, porchetta and more.

Locanda Verde is currently staffing for several front-of-house and back-of-house positions, including Host/Hostess, Bartender, Line Cook and others.

NARCISSA

Narcissa, an inviting and romantic space adjacent to The Standard East Village, is a great NYC venue for Valentine's Day dinner. Executive Chef John Fraser, Chef de Cuisine Cruz Goler and Pastry Chef Deborah Racicot will be leading the kitchen on the Valentine's Day evening service, where diners can enjoy a fresh and seasonal, farm-to-table three dish meal for $85.

Apply to become a part of Narcissa's BOH team – Line Cook, Pastry Cook, Sous Chef and Overnight Cook.

LOS ANGELES

TERRINE

French cuisine is an excellent choice for Valentine's Day. Couples in LA looking for a lovely French meal will not be disappointed with Terrine, a brasserie located on Beverly Grove. Chef Kris Morningstar will be dishing out French classics like, lobster tian and chocolate terrine, throughout the day.

Take a look at Terrine's job openings for Reservationist, Dishwasher/Porter and Line Cook.

WOLFGANG PUCK AT HOTEL BEL-AIR

If you want to impress your significant other with an unforgettable dining experience, look no further than Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air. Head Chef Hugo Bolanos crafted special Valentine's Day brunch and dinner menus, which feature Dover Sole, sea bass, chocolate whiskey cake and more, for the occasion.

Interested in working at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air? They're looking to hire a Host/Hostess, Busser, Executive Sous Chef and more.

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Top dineLA Restaurant Week Restaurants to Work At

Like NYC Restaurant Week, Los Angeles also holds an equivalent called dineLA. The 14-day dining event takes place in over 300 Los Angeles county restaurants, offering specially priced lunch and dinner deals.

Here are some of the restaurants that are participating in dineLA, and check out what positions they are currently hiring for:

BOA STEAKHOUSE

BOA Steakhouse is the place to be for Hollywood's A-list celebrities, with past sightings including the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Kate Beckinsale, Ryan Seacrest and more. The modern steakhouse's $25 lunch and $48 dinner (Santa Monica only) specials consist of classics such as its namesake, BOA Burger.

BOA Santa Monica and West Hollywood are looking for experienced Managers to join their restaurant.

ROSA MEXICANO

Zagat reviewed Rosa Mexicano as the "gold standard" in upscale modern Mexican cuisine. The first restaurant opened in NYC in 1984 and has expanded to across the nation with locations in Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, San Francisco and more. Customer favorites include their specialty margaritas and famous guacamole.

Various FOH and BOH opportunities, including Cocktail Servers, Line Cooks and Prep Chefs, are available at Rosa Mexicano.

SPAGO

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's Spago, which is consistently praised for its fine dining, impeccable service and beautiful design, focuses on farm-to-table Californian fare. Expect nothing less than amazing from Puck's flagship restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Become a part of the Spago team–Apply for FOH, BOH and Management job openings now.

ESTRELLA

Previously highlighted in The Hottest Restaurants to Work At in LA, Estrella's executive chef Dakota Weiss offers American staples with modern twists. The $20 lunch prix fixe menu boasts entrees like, crab cake BLT and roasted delicata squash.

Estrella is currently seeking to hire a Baker and Restaurant Manager.

HANJIP

Hanjip is another LA newcomer on the restaurant scene that is becoming a crowd favorite for KBBQ. Its $15 dineLA lunch menu is comprised of customizable Korean rice bowls and banchan side dishes.

Hanjip is in search for Servers, Bussers, Sous Chefs and more.

Other participating restaurants that are hiring include: Katana, Pizzeria Mozza, Terrine and Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air.

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Harri's Hospitality Career Fair in LA

YOU'RE INVITED TO HARRI'S HOSPITALITY CAREER FAIR!

Incredible FT and PT opportunities available for FOH, BOH and Management talent. Participating brands include:

• The SLS Hotel
• Mendocino Farms
• Greystone Manner
• Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse
• Nobu
• BOA Steakhouse
• Soho House
• And MANY more!

All applicants must RSVP online in order to unlock location and job openings: http://bit.ly/HCFLA

Employers, if you want to participate in our Hospitality Career Fair in LA, contact Jeremy, Harri's Business Development Manager (West Coast) at jeremy@harri.com.

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Talented Chefs Leaving the Big Cities

A year ago, Gavin Kaysen left his executive chef position at Café Boulud in New York City. He packed up his bags, and headed back to his hometown of Minneapolis, where he set up his own restaurant, Spoon and Stable.

Kaysen says one of the advantages of opening a restaurant back home is being closer to his support system. He happily shares that he gets to spend more time with his family and children.

Another plus was the space. Kaysen found an office building that was originally an old horse stable, and thought it had lots of potential and charm. Construction started in early May and Kaysen was able to have a grand opening on November 16th. Putting together a restaurant in the short span of only six months was an amazing feat.

In addition, Kaysen notes that Minneapolis is an agricultural haven. He has been forming relationships with countless local farmers and producers.

Kaysen thinks the talent has been leaving big cities, like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, because chefs are embracing the old European restaurant concept again. He mentions how Michelin was initially created to expose the small, out-of-the-way shops to people and tourists.

He states that there no denying that metropolitan cities push out excellent food and chef talent. However, he points out how that it's not the locality that makes a great chef. Kaysen says, "I still believe if you cook really good food, and you create beautiful hospitality and great service, people will find you."

Kaysen finds it extremely humbling when patrons are lining out the door for a seat in his restaurant, especially since it is in Minneapolis. He is excited to see Minneapolis being a game changer to the culinary world.

(via Grub Street)

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