Executive Sous Chef: Lead & Develop a High-Volume Kitchen

Fairweather, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LP Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in New York, NY. The ESC reports to the Executive Chef and leads three Sous Chefs while overseeing ~55 BOH staff, focusing on staff development and operational excellence in a high-volume, two-level kitchen at Chelsea Market.

The role blends culinary leadership with inventory planning, payroll support, and training development, requiring strong computer literacy and kitchen tech familiarity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BOH leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with ability to develop talent.
• Proficient in inventory management, cost control, and vendor negotiations.
• Deep understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and operational management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Mentor and coach BOH hourly and management staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Assist executive chef in performance evaluations for Sous Chefs and Shift Leads with feedback.
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment, hiring and onboarding.
• Execute training for all new line-level BOH hires with standardized processes.
• Ensure staff proficiency in core skills and standardized recipes.
• Lead cross-training and development of staff members.
• Collaborate with FOH to ensure seamless interdepartmental communication.
• Oversee inventory management, par levels, and vendor relationships.
• Support menu evolution with development, tastings, and implementation.

Skills

BOH leadership

Staff development

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety

Communication

Job description

LP Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in New York, NY. The ESC reports to the Executive Chef and leads three Sous Chefs while overseeing ~55 BOH staff, focusing on staff development and operational excellence in a high-volume, two-level kitchen at Chelsea Market.

The role blends culinary leadership with inventory planning, payroll support, and training development, requiring strong computer literacy and kitchen tech familiarity.