Executive Sous Chef

Hardscrabble Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardscrabble Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join the management team at their Hudson Yards location. This role involves overseeing back-of-house operations, including staff training, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should be detail-oriented, excellent communicators, and passionate about culinary excellence. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance with company contribution

Commuter benefits

PTO: 10 days/year first two years, 15 days/year after

Dining discounts and quarterly free meals

401K after one year

Qualifications

• Must hold a NYC food handlers certificate.
• Self-motivated and passionate about industry growth.
• Consistent performance under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations including service and staff training.
• Manage staff schedules and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Paylocity

Meez

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About Greywind

GREYWIND is seeking an Executive Sous Chef!

This is an exciting opportunity to join the management team of award-winning Chef Dan Kluger at our location in Hudson Yards.

About Us:

• Greywind - Greenmarket-driven restaurant with American cuisine featuring seasonal, local ingredients, creating a playful, modern take on recognizable dishes with bold, unexpected flavors.
• The Bakery at Greywind - An all-day bakery offering housemade breads, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea, salads, and sandwiches.
• Spygold - An intimate cocktail bar with modern takes on classics, highlighting seasonal ingredients and local spirits.

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our guests and team. Chefs must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and hold a NYC food handlers certificate.

About You:

• Consistent in attitude and performance, especially under pressure
• Proud of your work, relationships, and guest experience
• Solution-oriented with collaborative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator, able to manage diverse teams
• Passionate about industry growth and learning opportunities

Benefits:

• Salary: $75-$85k based on experience
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance with company contribution
• Commuter benefits
• PTO: 10 days/year first two years, 15 days/year after
• Dining discounts and quarterly free meals
• 401K after one year

Role: Executive Sous Chef

The Executive Sous Chef oversees BOH operations, including service, staff training, inventory, menu testing, and opening/closing duties.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to policies and act as a role model
• Perform duties as workload requires
• Maintain professionalism and communicate effectively
• Ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Manage staff schedules, training, and performance reviews
• Oversee inventory and ordering processes
• Ensure compliance with health regulations
• Proficient in kitchen recipes and programs like Microsoft Office, Paylocity, Meez

We look forward to meeting you. Please prepare a thoughtful cover letter and resume. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.