Benny's is a straightforward neighborhood restaurant in Portland, Maine, specializing in Philly-inspired, Italian-American cuisine. Our approach to hospitality is simple: deliver high-quality, consistent food and ensure every guest feels welcome. We prioritize excellent execution and quality ingredients without being overly flashy. Ultimately, we aim to be a reliable spot where locals can enjoy a weeknight dinner, a quick bar bite, or a casual gathering with friends.
We’re a small, hands-on team that takes pride in what we’re creating and how we show up for each other. If you’re someone who wants to be part of building a respected neighborhood place, where the food is dialed in, the vibe is relaxed, and the work matters. We’d love to have you join us!
As a Line Cook at Benny’s, you’ll play a key role in bringing our menu to life every single shift. Working alongside the Chef de Cuisine and Lead Cook, you’ll prepare and execute dishes with consistency, care, and attention to detail. From prep to plating, you’ll help ensure every item that leaves the kitchen meets our standards for quality, flavor, and presentation.
You’ll move with urgency during service, keep your station clean and organized, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team to keep things running smoothly. This role is essential to creating a seamless guest experience — because when the kitchen operates with efficiency and pride, it shows up on every plate that hits the table.
This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly wage, along with participation in an equitable Kitchen Fee pool shared among our Back of House team. Team members also receive earned paid leave in accordance with Maine Earned Paid Leave Law, as well as staff dining discounts at both Benny’s and Ramona’s.This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage, plus the opportunity to participate in our equitable Kitchen Fee pool, which is shared among our Back of House team.
To apply, please reply to the email provided with your resume. We’d also love to hear a little about you—include a few short paragraphs sharing what excites you about joining the team at Benny’s. Then, share one aspect of workplace culture that really matters to you (for example: teamwork, communication, accountability, etc.). Please give an example of how you personally help contribute to that kind of environment on a team.
