Executive Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Join a new Michelin-starred concept as an Executive Sous Chef at COQODAQ, a fried chicken restaurant under Gracious Hospitality Management. Lead kitchen operations, manage menu planning, and ensure food quality while fostering a positive work environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Assist Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Provide leadership and training to kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement culinary standards under CDC's guidance.
• Manage kitchen operations ensuring safe and efficient food preparation.
• Maximize profitability through effective food and labor cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Quality

Inventory Management

Sanitation

Job description

Job Description: Executive Sous Chef at COQODAQ

Be among the first 25 applicants two weeks ago to join a new concept from Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse: COQODAQ, our highly anticipated fried chicken restaurant located just two blocks from our COTE NYC location.

Gracious Hospitality Management (GHM) is a distinguished hospitality company renowned for conceptualizing Michelin-starred and James Beard nominated restaurants. We prioritize passion and profitability, committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and service. GHM has been awarded a Michelin star for eight consecutive years for its restaurants Piora, Cote Korean Steakhouse, and COTE Miami.

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The Executive Sous Chef assists the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) and Executive Chef in leading all back-of-house (BOH) team members to operate efficiently and profitably. Responsibilities include managing menu planning, operations, recipes, financials, inventory, food quality, and staff supervision. The role requires providing leadership and hands-on training to kitchen staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and fostering a positive work environment.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Culinary:

• Develop and implement culinary standards under the CDC's guidance.
• Oversee ingredient stock, ordering, and purchasing, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and specification-compliant food preparation.
• Establish and conduct line checks for DOH compliance multiple times daily, addressing violations immediately.
• Create and update menus based on trends, costs, and seasonal ingredients; develop specials for holidays and events.
• Lead weekly chef meetings, propose new ideas, and build vendor relationships for quality ingredients.

Hospitality:

• Promote COQODAQ’s values of excellence in food, beverage, service, and hospitality.
• Lead service, actively participating in expedites and kitchen stations during service.
• Build positive customer relationships and address service needs collaboratively with the Chef De Cuisine and General Manager.

Finance:

• Maximize profitability through effective food and labor cost controls, monitoring budgets, and reporting discrepancies.
• Regularly cost recipes and oversee purchasing to ensure cost targets are met.
• Manage vendor relationships, establish order guides, and oversee inventory accuracy.
• Implement waste tracking and maintain financial reporting accuracy.
• Ensure proper team coverage, review time punches, and address payroll issues.

Operations:

• Maintain impeccable cleanliness in all kitchen areas.
• Oversee daily restaurant administration including payroll, station assignments, and safety compliance.
• Manage staff responsibilities, scheduling, and vendor relations.
• Establish accountability systems, provide feedback, and conduct safety and service training.
• Participate in community events and uphold corporate social responsibility.

NY State’s Pay Transparency Law: Salary range is $80,000 - $85,000 USD.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, career growth opportunities, employee recognition, and paid time off.

COQODAQ is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all anti-discrimination laws. Applicants needing accommodations should contact [e-mail].