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 NYC Restaurant Week Restaurants to Work At

It's one of our favorite times of the year–NYC Restaurant Week! This year, it is running from January 18th to February 5th. Here are some dining establishments that are participating, and also hiring, in the annual event:

AI FIORI

Ai Fiori, located in the chic Langham Place, is a favorite amongst NYC Restaurant Week go-ers. Its menu combines the traditional cuisines of the French and Italian Rivieras. The restaurant also has an inviting bar and lounge, with a large selection of cocktail and wine offerings.

At the moment, Ai Fiori is staffing for several FOH and BOH positions such as Host/Hostess, Pastry Cook and Bartender.

NARCISSA

Narcissa is a cozy, farm-to-table East Village restaurant that is situated right next to The Standard. The chefs at Narcissa use local and organic ingredients from Hudson Valley, which is just outside of NYC. In the warmer months, patrons can dine al fresco in the private garden space.

Apply to Narcissa's current openings for Line Cooks, Family Meal Chefs and Cooks.

BAR BOULUD

Chef Daniel Boulud's casual bistro, Bar Boulud, serves seasonal French fare and plates. Its Restaurant Week menu features one of its most signature dishes, steak frites, along with other classics, like confit de canard and gâteau au chocolat.

Bar Boulud is in search of passionate Servers, Hosts/Hostesses and General Managers to join their team.

GAONNURI

Upscale, penthouse-level Gaonnuri not only offers contemporary Korean eats, but splendid panoramic views of NYC. The Michelin Guide 2015 recommendation's Restaurant Menu meals are available for lunch and dinner, Sunday to Friday.

Become a part of Gaonnuri's Host/Hostess, Server and Pastry Chef team.

TAO DOWNTOWN

TAO, a major hotspot in NYC and Vegas, is holding Restaurant Week at both its Downtown and Uptown NYC locations. Guests will enjoy bold Asian-inspired meals influenced by Hunan, Szechuan, Singaporean and Malaysian flavors.

See the jobs that available at TAO Downtown and TAO Uptown.

Other participating restaurants that are also hiring include: Arlington Club, Beauty & Essex, David Burke at Bloomingdale's, David Burke Kitchen, The Dutch, Esca, Lafayette, Lavo, Miss Lily's 7A, Osteria Morini, Red Rooster, Ristorante Morini and Sant Ambroeus.

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