Executive Sous Chef - Mentor for High-Volume Kitchens

Landry's, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee dining discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

FSA

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

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

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes mentoring teams, driving consistency, and delivering exceptional dining experiences, with a strong focus on food quality, safety, and efficiency. The position offers ongoing training, career development, and employee dining discounts.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience in fine dining or high-end environments.
• Ability to lead and mentor large kitchen teams in fast-paced settings.
• Advanced culinary skills with seasonal/ingredient-driven cooking.
• Experience with menu development, quality control, and cost management.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus; food safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation during 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

Culinary skills

Menu development

Quality control

Cost management

Food safety HACCP

Leadership and communication

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

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 and oversee daily kitchen operations in a high-energy, high-volume setting.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes mentoring teams, driving consistency, and delivering exceptional dining experiences, with a strong focus on food quality, safety, and efficiency. The position offers ongoing training, career development, and employee dining discounts.