Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Mentorship

Catch Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Dining, retail, amusements, and hotels

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, voluntary life, short/

Job summary

Catch Hospitality Group in New York's West Village is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, uphold top food quality, cleanliness, and efficiency in a high-energy, high-volume setting.

This hands-on, leadership-driven role emphasizes mentoring teams, driving consistency, and delivering exceptional dining experiences while collaborating on menu development and cost control.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of progressive kitchen leadership in fine dining or high‑end environments.
• Ability to lead and mentor large kitchen teams under pressure.
• Advanced culinary skills and ingredient‑driven cooking knowledge.
• Experience with menu development, quality control, and cost management.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards during all services
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a positive, team‑oriented culture
• Supervise inventory, food rotation, and storage to minimize waste and control costs
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and product innovation
• Manage workflow and staffing to ensure efficient kitchen operations during high‑volume service
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Support cross‑department collaboration to ensure seamless guest experiences

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Mentoring teams

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree

Food safety certifications

Job description

Catch Hospitality Group in New York's West Village is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, uphold top food quality, cleanliness, and efficiency in a high-energy, high-volume setting.

This hands-on, leadership-driven role emphasizes mentoring teams, driving consistency, and delivering exceptional dining experiences while collaborating on menu development and cost control.