Executive Sous Chef

Lancer Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary UNUM

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Constellation Culinary group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for a premier corporate dining setting based in New York, NY. You will lead a team of foodservice professionals, oversee menu development, and ensure quality and safety in a high-end environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of management experience in culinary operations, a strong leadership presence, and budgeting capabilities. A Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven background in restaurant, hotel, or institutional cooking with experience in high-volume production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in budget management and controlling operating costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus aligned with customer tastes, nutritional guidelines, and budget constraints; contribute to purchasing specifications and recipe testing.
• Direct and participate in daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Maintain production, safety, and sanitation standards; inspect ingredients, finished products, and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

High-volume cooking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or equivalent

Job description

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Constellation Culinary group is Hiring an Exec Sous Chef in a premier Corporate Dining setting. The position is based at a luxury corporate account in New York, NY. The Sous Chef will lead a team of foodservice professionals in a high-end, professional dining environment. Previous catering experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

Menu & Recipe Development: Develop menus that align with customer tastes, nutritional guidelines, ease of preparation, and budget constraints; participate in purchasing specifications and recipe testing.

Food Preparation & Execution: Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.

Quality & Safety Assurance: Maintain production, safety, and sanitation standards; inspect raw ingredients, finished products, food appearance, and service quality.

Candidate Requirements

Must-Haves:

Proven background in restaurant, hotel, or institutional cooking with experience in high-volume production.

3 to 5 years of management experience in a culinary role.

Strong leadership along with solid written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage annual budgets and control operating costs.

Nice-to-Haves:

A Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Institutional Management, Nutrition, or Dietetics—or an equivalent combination of formal culinary training and experience.

Salary Range: up to $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience).

Benefits: Medical coverage for full-time employees.

• Medical
• Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

About Constellation:

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

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