Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Growth

Hawksmoor - NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor New York is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Exec Chef in leading our acclaimed kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and the development of a large, diverse team in a fast-paced setting.

You will drive food quality, participate in menu tastings, uphold health and safety standards, manage kitchen operations, mentor both FOH and BOH staff, and contribute to the restaurant's financial performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience running top kitchens in New York.
• Experience launching/opening restaurants in New York and the US.
• Comfortable with high-volume covers and revenue.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership with ability to teach, coach and train FOH and BOH staff.

Responsibilities

• Food quality and consistency.
• Menu development and tastings.
• Kitchen service efficiency.
• Product and service standards.
• Health & Safety.
• Maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Set an example on pass and on a section.
• Support senior staff FOH/BOH.
• Support Exec Chef and manage kitchen financial performance; monitor GP targets; ensure stock levels; optimise ordering; understand recipes and systems.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume operations

FOH/BOH coordination

People management

Staff training

Job description

Hawksmoor New York is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Exec Chef in leading our acclaimed kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and the development of a large, diverse team in a fast-paced setting.

You will drive food quality, participate in menu tastings, uphold health and safety standards, manage kitchen operations, mentor both FOH and BOH staff, and contribute to the restaurant's financial performance.