Executive Sous Chef

Hawksmoor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor New York is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to back our Exec Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences in a high-volume kitchen.

Ideal candidateshave extensive NYC kitchen leadership, prior opening/restauration experience, and the ability to coach a diverse team to uphold the brand’s quality, standards, and GP targets.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience running top kitchens in New York.
• Experience launching/opening restaurants in New York and the US.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume service and revenue targets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills across FOH/BOH teams.
• Comfortable coaching and training staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food quality and consistency across services.
• Lead menu development and tastings with Exec Chef.
• Ensure service efficiency and kitchen workflow.
• Uphold product and service standards; enforce Health & Safety.
• Maintain kitchen equipment; drive cost controls and GP awareness.
• Set an example on the pass and across stations.
• Support senior staff and coordinate FOH/BOH operations.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, and supplier relations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High volume operations

New York restaurant experience

Menu development

Staff training & coaching

Job description

Executive Sous Chef – Hawksmoor New York

Hawksmoor New York opened to rave reviews in 2021 and welcomed guests into our beautiful restaurant, based in a National Historic Landmark- The United Charities Building.

Hawksmoor New York opened to rave reviews in 2021 and welcomed guests into our beautiful restaurant, based in a National Historic Landmark- The United Charities Building.

We are now excited to commence a search for an Executive Sous Chef to support our Exec Chef in leading our award-winning kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and the development of a large, diverse team.

Work Somewhere Awesome

Shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp last year and ranked as one of the UK’s top 100 Best Companies to work for, for 11 years in a row. This is alongside being rated as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry and raising over £1 million for charity.We are currently in a period of ambitious growth, meaning huge progression opportunities for everyone.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Food quality and consistency
• Taking part in menu development and tastings
• Efficiency of services/kitchen
• Product and service standards
• Health & Safety
• Maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Set an example to staff when running the pass or working on a section.
• Giving support to senior staff within the team FOH/BOH
• To support the Executive Chef and manage the kitchen’s financial performance, including:
• Being aware of GP targets
• Ensure stock levels are appropriate and ordering is optimised
• A good understanding of Product / Company recipes / Systems

To Be Considered For The Role You Will Have

• Extensive experience running some of the best kitchens in New York.
• Experience launching and opening restaurants in New York and the US.
• Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue.
• Top management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to teach, coach and train all FOH and BOH employees.