Executive Sous Chef — Lead Fine-Dining Kitchen NYC

The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Dinex Group in NYC seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support Executive Chefs and lead all back-of-house operations in a high-volume, fine-dining environment.

You will oversee production across stations, supervise and develop kitchen staff, assist with menu development, control food costs, ensure safety and sanitation, and foster a professional kitchen culture that drives excellence. This role requires leadership and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Formación

• 3–5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including prior Sous Chef experience in a high-volume or fine dining kitchen.
• Michelin-starred or comparable fine dining experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
• Food Protection Certificate certification required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as second-in-command to the Executive Chef and lead the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Oversee daily food production across all stations to maintain quality, consistency, and presentation in line with Daniel Boulud standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie, and line cooks; support hiring, scheduling, and performance management.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe standardization and seasonal changes.
• Manage food and labor costs, including inventory, ordering, purchasing and vendor relationships to meet budget targets.
• Inspect incoming product for quality, accuracy, and specification compliance.
• Enforce waste-reduction practices and monitor food cost performance.
• Ensure full compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety regulations, including DOH/local health department standards.
• Foster a professional, positive kitchen culture that supports team morale and retention.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Food cost control

Inventory management

Kitchen financials

Flexible schedule

Educación

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Food Protection Certificate

Descripción del empleo

The Dinex Group in NYC seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support Executive Chefs and lead all back-of-house operations in a high-volume, fine-dining environment.

You will oversee production across stations, supervise and develop kitchen staff, assist with menu development, control food costs, ensure safety and sanitation, and foster a professional kitchen culture that drives excellence. This role requires leadership and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.