Executive Sous Chef

Major Food Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for their prestigious restaurant in New York. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fine dining, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Responsibilities include managing a large kitchen team, overseeing food management, and ensuring high-quality service. This role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including medical insurance and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy

Growth Opportunities

Progressive Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Dining Allowance

Unlimited Referral Program

TransitChek Discount

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in the back of the house.
• 3 Years Fine dining restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Display mastery and knowledge of all menu items.
• Manage and mentor all kitchen employees.
• Create and manage schedules and labor controls.

Skills

Communication

Self motivation

Mentoring

Job description

Major Food Group is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to join our team at THE GRILL!

THE GRILL is a historically based American chophouse set in midcentury New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time. It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Display a mastery and working knowledge of all menu items
• Take ownership of costing and food management from receiving to dining room
• Manage and mentor all kitchen employees, including oversight of training, coaching and our Culinary Training Program
• Create and manage schedules and labor controls.
• Oversee a team of over 20 chefs and cooks
• Manage at a high level while maintaining adaptability and flexibility

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of progressive experience in the back of the house.
• 3 Years Fine dining restaurant experience.
• Superior knowledge of back of house administrative duties
• Proven ability in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees
• Outstanding communication and supervisory skills
• Self motivation
• Willingness to learn and grow

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• TransitChek Discount

COMPENSATION: $85,000-90,000 annual salary

Equal Employment Opportunity

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.