Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Delaware North; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,300 - 88,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Annual Bonus

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Friends & Family Discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring an Executive Sous Chef for Lincoln Ristorante in New York, NY. Lead high-volume kitchen operations, inspire the team, and drive menu development while maintaining top quality and presentation.

The role offers a competitive base salary with annual bonus potential and uncapped incentives, plus comprehensive benefits. Expect a process-focused kitchen that emphasizes safety, organization, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in upscale high-volume operation.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Knowledge of monitoring food and labor costs, inventory, and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily supervision and production for all operations and events, ensuring recipe standards and high-quality food preparation.
• Showcase culinary expertise and refined technique, style, and taste.
• Hire, train, and mentor team members to create a cohesive work environment.
• Oversee budget management and staffing, monitor costs, and ensure efficient inventory control.
• Collaborate on menu design and recipe development with the culinary team.
• Maintain a sanitary, safe kitchen compliant with health regulations and company policies.

Skills

Culinary management

High-volume cooking

Food presentation

Recipe adherence

Staff mentoring

Word & Excel

ServSafe certification

Budgeting & cost control

Meat fabrication

Pasta production

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring an Executive Sous Chef for Lincoln Ristorante in New York, NY. Lead high-volume kitchen operations, inspire the team, and drive menu development while maintaining top quality and presentation.

The role offers a competitive base salary with annual bonus potential and uncapped incentives, plus comprehensive benefits. Expect a process-focused kitchen that emphasizes safety, organization, and collaboration across departments.