Executive Sous Chef: Culinary Leadership & Innovation

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York, NYHire Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary quality, innovation, and the guest experience. You will mentor cafe chefs, manage operations, and ensure safety and sustainability across daily tasks and menus.

Required 5+ years in professional kitchens with leadership across multi-unit operations; ServSafe/NYC Food Handlers preferred. Excellent communication and team development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree from a post secondary culinary arts training program or related work experience.
• 5 years in a professional kitchen leading other managers or bakery with similar volume and quality.
• Experience managing a team across multi-unit operations.
• NYC Food Handlers Certificate preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for great food and hospitality excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary quality, innovation, and overall operation experience.
• Motivate, train, develop, and direct cafe chefs and team members.
• Manage daily administrative tasks, financial management, and business operations.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Lead menu development, recipe creation, food cost analysis, and labor evaluation.
• Coordinate with client partners and finance to align with budget parameters.
• Lead R&D for new program development.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Menu development

Cost analysis

Training & coaching

Time management

Allergen awareness

Negotiation

Sanitation

Education

Culinary arts degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Restaurant Associates in New York, NYHire Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary quality, innovation, and the guest experience. You will mentor cafe chefs, manage operations, and ensure safety and sustainability across daily tasks and menus.

Required 5+ years in professional kitchens with leadership across multi-unit operations; ServSafe/NYC Food Handlers preferred. Excellent communication and team development skills are essential.