Fine Dining Sous Chef — Times Square, NYC

Marriott Marquis Restaurants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus potential

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Dining credit

Dining discount

Commuter benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Union Square Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef for its Times Square location to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks and prep cooks, and ensure adherence to the highest culinary standards. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop talent and drive performance across the kitchen.

The role requires 2+ years in culinary leadership and fine dining, strong food & beverage knowledge, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in culinary leadership and fine dining
• Certification in Hospitality-related field, or equivalent (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating and communicating across teams
• Excellent food & beverage knowledge
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
• Ensure high performance and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day’s specific service periods
• Ensure consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team and effectively expediting service
• Educate dining room service staff on all aspects of food menu & culinary procedures through tastings and staff presentation
• Maintain positive working relationship with dining room leaders and line staff at all times
• Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute station properly, partnering with the Sous Chef team to make sure that all new hires are adequately trained before beginning their new role
• Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success

Job description

Union Square Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef for its Times Square location to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks and prep cooks, and ensure adherence to the highest culinary standards. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop talent and drive performance across the kitchen.

The role requires 2+ years in culinary leadership and fine dining, strong food & beverage knowledge, and a collaborative mindset.