Junior Sous Chef

The Ned & Ned's Club; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Flexible work schedules

Two weeks’ vacation and 9 days PTO

Job summary

The Ned & Ned's Club in New York City is seeking a motivated Junior Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations. This role involves maintaining high food quality, contributing to menu execution, and providing leadership to kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in professional kitchens, particularly in fast-paced environments. The position offers a range of work perks, including competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience as a Line Cook or Lead Line Cook in high-volume restaurants.
• Ability to manage different stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff during prep and service.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Welcome to The Ned NoMad, a sophisticated members’ club and hotel nestled in the heart of New York City. The first international outpost of The Ned, we proudly opened our doors in Summer 2022, following the iconic debut of The Ned London in 2017.

The Property

Set in the historic Johnston Building, formerly the NoMad Hotel, our property boasts a rich legacy dating back to 1903. With design expertise from the Soho House Design team, we’ve preserved the building’s original charm while infusing it with a fresh, contemporary style. At The Ned NoMad, we offer an eclectic mix of exclusive and public spaces, including 167 elegantly appointed bedrooms and suites, a lively rooftop bar and terrace restaurant, a first‑floor bar, restaurant, lounge, and nightly live entertainment.

The Role

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, quality, and presentation. This role helps lead the culinary team, oversees specific kitchen stations, and maintains cleanliness, safety, and efficiency. The Junior Sous Chef is a hands‑on leader who contributes to menu execution, staff training, and fostering a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

Main Duties

• Assist the Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and support line cooks and kitchen staff during prep and service.
• Ensure consistency and quality of food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor food rotation and ordering.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Provide leadership and training to junior team members.
• Step in and lead the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment at all times.
• Work the lines in the different outlets.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a fast‑paced and professional environment.
• Previous experience working as a Line Cook or Lead Line Cook in a food‑forward and high‑volume restaurant.
• Proven success as a “champion of the culture,” facilitating excellent communication and engagement.
• Team focused with an understanding of the bigger picture and how you can contribute.
• Able to effectively manage different stakeholders and be persuasive.

Work Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company‑Paid Life, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, 3% match in 401(k).
• Referral bonus + competitive compensation.
• Career development and training.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Discounted family rates.
• Family meals.
• Two weeks’ vacation, 9 days PTO, 10 holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Ned is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.