Cafe Sous Chef: Lead, Train & Elevate All-Day Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Health coverage

PTO

401(k)

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Employee relief fund

Dining credits

Dining discount 51%

Commuter benefits

Mentorship

Job summary

Daily Provisions, part of Union Square Hospitality Group, is seeking a Cafe Sous Chef in New York City to lead kitchen operations and mentor Line Cooks and BOH staff.

You will ensure recipes, prep, and service flow meet Daily Provisions' standards, uphold health code compliance, and partner with Front of House to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Join a culture of Enlightened Hospitality with competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in culinary/kitchen leadership and casual dining
• Excellent food & beverage knowledge and proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations
• Experience in training and developing Back of House Team members
• Ability to communicate in a direct, respectful, and transparent manner across all teams
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Certification in a Hospitality-related field, or equivalent, preferred
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
• Partner with Front of House and Back of House team members to enforce systems, routines, and checklists the Daily Provisions way as well as deliver excellent guest experiences across all channels, including in-restaurant dining, third-party delivery, and catering
• Ensure high performance and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day’s specific service periods
• Ensure consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team and effectively expediting service
• Educate FOH Team Members on all aspects of food menu & culinary procedures through tastings and staff presentation
• Maintain positive working relationship with dining room leaders and line staff at all times
• Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet Daily Provisions' specifications and commitment to culinary excellence. To the highest degree possible, ensure that kitchen is kept clean, safe and up to all “A” level health code standards
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute station properly, partnering with the Cafe Chef to make sure that all new hires are adequately trained before beginning their new role

Skills

Culinary leadership

English fluency

Team leadership

Education

Hospitality certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daily Provisions, part of Union Square Hospitality Group, is seeking a Cafe Sous Chef in New York City to lead kitchen operations and mentor Line Cooks and BOH staff.

You will ensure recipes, prep, and service flow meet Daily Provisions' standards, uphold health code compliance, and partner with Front of House to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Join a culture of Enlightened Hospitality with competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.