Executive Sous Chef: Cantonese, High-Volume Kitchen

Talently; Village of Tarrytown (NY); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Talently is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Tarrytown, NY to lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef in delivering high-end Cantonese cuisine. The role demands guidance of a talented culinary team, strict cost control, and consistent excellence across menus and service.

The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years of progressive leadership in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment, with strong operational, safety, and hospitality focus.

Formación

• 4–6+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Sous Chef-level experience with strong operational skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a culinary team; ensure quality and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily labor and food cost performance, identifying risks and opportunities to stay within budget.
• Own and maintain accurate recipe costing to support profitability and margins.
• Oversee weekly ordering, inventory control, and vendor coordination to minimize waste.
• Inspect deliveries and ensure only high-quality product is received; address sub-par items.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of the culinary team.
• Develop and manage weekly kitchen schedules within budget, in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Manage cooks and porters, provide clear direction and consistent standards.
• Train new hires on kitchen expectations, recipes, and presentation for each dish.
• Collaborate on menu development and seasonal offerings for feasible execution.
• Conduct line checks to ensure DOH compliance and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Promote safe work habits and document incidents for root-cause review.

Conocimientos

Culinary Leadership

Cantonese / Asian Cuisine

High-Volume Restaurant Operations

Menu Development

Food Cost & Recipe Costing

Labor Cost & Scheduling

Kitchen Team Development

Inventory & Vendor Management

Food Safety / DOH Compliance

Fine Dining / Upscale Hospitality

Cantonese / Chinese Cuisine Experience

Fine Dining / Chef-Driven Restaurant

Culinary Arts Degree

Educación

Culinary Arts Degree

Descripción del empleo

Talently is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Tarrytown, NY to lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef in delivering high-end Cantonese cuisine. The role demands guidance of a talented culinary team, strict cost control, and consistent excellence across menus and service.

The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years of progressive leadership in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment, with strong operational, safety, and hospitality focus.