Executive Sous Chef

Barbuto; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in the West Village, Barbuto seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead its kitchen. Ideal candidates will bring a fine dining background, proven leadership, and strong culinary expertise to enhance the menu and operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Cuisine in a fine-dining restaurant.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient kitchen and improve the menu.
• Ensure quality food production and management.
• Work closely with restaurant managers on food and beverage operations.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Located in the West Village, Barbuto is a bustling restaurant serving California-inspired Italian dishes to a neighborhood clientele as well as visitors from around the world. Opened in 2004 by Chef Jonathan Waxman, the easy going atmosphere and technical approach to cooking have made Barbuto a staple of the New York restaurant scene.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned chef with a background in fine dining. You will run an efficient kitchen by consistently looking to improve the menu, producing quality food, and working closely with restaurant managers in the overall food and beverage operations of the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Chef de Cuisine or similar role in a fine-dining restaurant
• Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and ingredients
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and train kitchen staff
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle high-pressure situations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with other team members and interact with customers
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Culinary Arts or a related field is a plus