Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen Ops

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Town of Ossining (NY); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations for Windrose on Hudson, a Riverside Conference experience near New York City. You will oversee production, maintain high food quality, and ensure cost control in a fast-paced environment across multiple venues.

The role requires strong culinary leadership, 8–12 years of progressive kitchen experience including 3 years in supervision, and a track record in managing food costs.

Qualifikationen

• Michelin Star experience a plus.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational demands.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts from an accredited culinary school.
• 8-12 years of progressive kitchen experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing kitchen team of 10-30 people across multiple stations or outlets.
• Track record of food cost management.

Aufgaben

• Manage Multiple menus across diverse locations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation standards.
• Schedule staff and manage labor budgets to meet operational needs.
• Establish a waste-conscious culture by developing and implementing food utilization and sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrate a strong passion for food and hospitality, maintaining high standards of culinary excellence while fostering a collaborative, ego-free environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of kitchen hierarchy, brigade structure, and professional culinary communication protocols.
• Demonstrate urgency and responsiveness in addressing operational needs, ensuring efficient kitchen execution and service.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and proactively address challenges before they impact service.
• Supervise all kitchen operations during shifts, ensuring food quality, timing, and presentation standards across all outlets.
• Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, recipe costing, and seasonal menu changes.
• Manage daily prep lists, station assignments, and line staffing to match forecasted covers and banquet volumes.
• Monitor food costs daily: track waste, manage portioning discipline, and flag variances to the Executive Chef.
• Execute complex banquet and catering production, coordinating timing across multiple event rooms and outlets.
• Maintain sanitation standards and lead the kitchen through health department inspections and internal audits.
• Order and receive food product, verify quality on delivery, and manage par levels to minimize spoilage.
• Step into the Executive Chef role during absences, representing the culinary department in leadership meetings.
• Enforce HACCP protocols, allergen management procedures, and safe food handling standards throughout the team.

Kenntnisse

Michelin Star experience

Extended hours flexibility

Culinary degree

Kitchen experience 8–12 yrs

Supervisory leadership

Food cost management

Ausbildung

Culinary degree (associates or bachelor)

Jobbeschreibung

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations for Windrose on Hudson, a Riverside Conference experience near New York City. You will oversee production, maintain high food quality, and ensure cost control in a fast-paced environment across multiple venues.

The role requires strong culinary leadership, 8–12 years of progressive kitchen experience including 3 years in supervision, and a track record in managing food costs.