Executive Sous Chef

Coqodaq; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as an Executive Sous Chef at COQODAQ, a new fried chicken concept from Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse. You will lead kitchen operations, manage a talented team, and ensure exceptional food quality while maximizing profitability. This role offers generous compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Recognition awards

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and leading teams.
• Proficiency in menu planning and financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef de Cuisine in managing kitchen operations and team.
• Oversee ingredient stocking, ordering, and food safety compliance.
• Maximize profitability through cost controls and budget monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Safety

Cost Control

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

Job Description: Executive Sous Chef at COQODAQ

A new concept from Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, unveiling its highly anticipated opening: COQODAQ, our new fried chicken concept, located two blocks from our COTE NYC location.

Gracious Hospitality Management is an outstanding hospitality company known for Michelin-starred and James Beard nominated restaurants. We focus on passion and profitability, committed to exceptional hospitality and service. GHM has been honored with a Michelin star for eight consecutive years for its restaurants Piora, Cote Korean Steakhouse, and COTE Miami.

Our mantra: + + + =

Role Overview

The Executive Sous Chef assists the Chef de Cuisine (“CDC”) and Executive Chef in leading all BOH team members, managing kitchen operations, menu planning, recipes, financial responsibilities, inventory, food quality, and employee supervision. They provide leadership and hands-on training, ensuring safety, sanitation, and a positive work environment.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Culinary

• Develop and implement operating standards under the CDC's guidance.
• Oversee ingredient stocking, ordering, and purchasing, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, efficiency, and adherence to specifications.
• Establish and conduct line checks for DOH compliance multiple times daily.
• Modify menus based on trends, costs, and seasonal availability; develop special items for holidays and events.
• Lead weekly chef meetings, fostering creativity and seamless service, while maintaining vendor relationships.

Hospitality

• Promote COQODAQ’s core values and culture.
• Lead service, actively participating in kitchen stations during service.
• Build positive customer relationships and address service needs collaboratively with the CDC and General Manager.

Finance

• Maximize profitability through cost controls and budget monitoring.
• Regularly cost recipes and oversee purchasing strategies.
• Implement waste tracking and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost efficiency.
• Ensure accurate inventory and financial reporting, and manage team member coverage while maintaining labor costs.

Operations

• Maintain impeccable cleanliness in all kitchen areas.
• Oversee daily administrative tasks, including payroll and station assignments.
• Ensure proper dress and grooming standards.
• Manage daily responsibilities of hourly staff, creating schedules within budget.
• Implement systems of accountability, provide feedback, and conduct safety and service training.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations, safety practices, and product standards.
• Participate in community events and support corporate social responsibility goals.

Compensation and Benefits

NY State’s Pay Transparency Law requires including salary ranges:

• Range: $80,000 – $85,000 USD

Benefits include:

• Generous compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonuses
• Career growth opportunities
• Recognition awards
• Paid Time Off

COQODAQ is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants as needed.