Hands-On Sous Chef & Line Lead

Grimmales; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family meals every shift

Discounts across all Grimm properties

Insurance and paid time off

Job summary

Grimmales is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef at Grimm Tavern in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, emphasizing quality and attention to detail in menu development. Responsibilities include running the kitchen during the Executive Chef's absence, supervising line cooks, and managing the prepared foods program. A culinary degree or equivalent experience, along with 3-5 years of kitchen experience, is required. Competitive salary between $78k–$82k/year along with benefits like family meals, employee discounts, and potential career growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or senior line cook in a quality-driven kitchen.
• Proficiency across all stations—grill, sauté, pantry, garde manger.
• Strong organizational skills and leadership earned through work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen alongside the Executive Chef.
• Supervise and develop line cooks; train and mentor the team.
• Oversee the prepared foods program at Grimm Goods.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef or senior line cook

Proficiency in all kitchen stations

Strong organizational skills

Leadership skills

Food Protection Certificate

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Grimmales is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef at Grimm Tavern in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, emphasizing quality and attention to detail in menu development. Responsibilities include running the kitchen during the Executive Chef's absence, supervising line cooks, and managing the prepared foods program. A culinary degree or equivalent experience, along with 3-5 years of kitchen experience, is required. Competitive salary between $78k–$82k/year along with benefits like family meals, employee discounts, and potential career growth.