Cafe Sous Chef: Elevate Hospitality & Kitchen Leadership

Union Square Hospitality Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Dining discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Daily Provisions, part of Union Square Hospitality Group, is seeking a Cafe Sous Chef in Brooklyn. You will work with the Cafe Chef to uphold high kitchen standards, lead line cooks and hourly staff, and ensure all prep and service meet Daily Provisions' culinary excellence.

Responsibilities include guiding FOH/BOH, training new hires, maintaining health code compliance, and delivering Enlightened Hospitality during all service periods.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary/kitchen leadership and casual dining experience.
• Strong food & beverage knowledge and passion for culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Experience training and developing Back of House team members.
• Clear, respectful, and transparent communication across all teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Hospitality-related certification or equivalent preferred.
• English fluency; additional languages preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Enlightened Hospitality culture to guests and team members.
• Partner with FOH and BOH to enforce systems, routines, and checklists the Daily Provisions way and deliver guest experiences across channels.
• Ensure high performance and hospitality during each service period.
• Direct the team to ensure timely service and proper food execution.
• Educate FOH staff on menu and culinary procedures through tastings and staff presentations.
• Maintain positive relationships with dining room leaders and line staff.
• Ensure recipes and food execution meet Daily Provisions’ specifications and health code standards, keeping the kitchen clean and safe.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Guest service

Team development

Communication

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Hospitality certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Daily Provisions, part of Union Square Hospitality Group, is seeking a Cafe Sous Chef in Brooklyn. You will work with the Cafe Chef to uphold high kitchen standards, lead line cooks and hourly staff, and ensure all prep and service meet Daily Provisions' culinary excellence.

Responsibilities include guiding FOH/BOH, training new hires, maintaining health code compliance, and delivering Enlightened Hospitality during all service periods.