Executive Sous Chef

J-1 Connect Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Commuter Benefits

Dining Discounts

Wellness Program

Job summary

Eleven Madison Park in New York City is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations for a plant-based fine dining program and mentor a dedicated culinary team.

The role requires 4+ years in Michelin-star settings, 3+ years in leadership, and a Safe Food Handling Certificate, with strong communication and knife skills to uphold recipes and standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Michelin-star restaurant experience preferred.
• 3+ years management or leadership role.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of teaching and mentoring others.
• Advanced and accurate knife skills.
• Ability to read, follow and teach recipes and standards.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques.
• Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Knife skills

Recipe execution

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Education

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

# Executive Sous Chef@Eleven Madison ParkNew York, New York, United States* Start dateMar 3, 2026* End dateMar 2, 2027* Applications0* Views120Apply now Export PDFShare## Opportunity details* PositionExecutive Sous Chef* Program categoryTrainee* DepartmentCulinary Arts/Gastronomy* Positions available2* Housing providedNo## DescriptionEleven Madison Park is a plant-based fine dining restaurant that overlooks Madison Square Park in New York City. First opened in 1998 as a French brasserie, the restaurant has been headed by Chef Daniel Humm since 2006 and owned by his company Make it Nice Hospitality since 2011. Eleven Madison Park has evolved significantly under his leadership both in food and in experience, earning several accolades including 4 stars from the New York Times and 3 stars from the Michelin Guide.## General requirements4+ years Michelin-star restaurant experience preferred 3+ years management or leadership role Safe Food Handling Certificate Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Capable of teaching and mentoring others Advanced and accurate knife skills Ability to read, follow and teach recipes and standards Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods of time## Pay rate & gratuitiesSalary: ($100,000.00 - $105,000.00)## Benefits & perksHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program## Additional informationNo additional information provided.