Company description
ABOUT US
At Oleana, bold flavors, vibrant spices, and the freshest local ingredients shape a menu rooted in the traditions of Turkey and the Middle East. For 25 years, we’ve earned national acclaim for our small plates, farm-grown produce, and inventive desserts under the leadership of James Beard Award winner, Chef Ana Sortun. In 2025, Oleana was awarded the distinction of Michelin Recommended restaurant for the guide's inaugural year in Boston.
WHY WORK WITH US?
We care about our people — employees and guests alike. Our team values warmth, professionalism without pretension, and long-term relationships. We offer professional development opportunities through wine and beverage education, Mediterranean diet training, community events, and guest speakers. We foster an environment of fairness, kindness, and high standards. Oleana is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about food, are eager to learn and work hard, and bring good energy to work. We offer a structured training program as well as flexible schedules to support your other goals. Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience cooking in a restaurant kitchen and a working knowledge of kitchen basics, e.g. cleanliness, safety and organization.
Come stage with us and you'll learn about all of our stations and sample our menu!
At Oleana, you will—
Learn how to compose beautiful food across several stations
Cook with lots of high-quality ingredients, including vegetables from our own farm and many flavorful spices
Work on an incredible team to meet the challenge of high standards and high volume
Gain depth of knowledge about Middle Eastern / Turkish cuisine and different spices
Qualified candidates will –
Treat customers and co-workers with courtesy and respect
Work in a clean and organized fashion
Follow clearly documented food safety procedures
Work as a team and take direction from multiple managers
Be able to read and follow written recipes, deal successfully with multitasking and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
Exhibit a desire to learn and be challenged creatively
Have a strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
Have excellent attendance and punctuality
Have a desire for long-term employment
Be able to work 40+ hours per week every week
Be available nights, weekends, and some holidays
COMPENSATION
$23-27/hour, depending on experience
A portion of our kitchen appreciation fund
Educational and professional development opportunities
Employee discounts at our sister businesses—Oleana, Sofra, Sarma and Siena Farms
Free meal per shift
Partially subsidized health insurance, and group rates on dental, vision, and voluntary (critical illness, accident, disability, life) benefits
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $23.00 - $27.00
Application instructions
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Deadline
no deadline