Junior Sous Chef: Hands-On Lead & Training

Authentic Hospitality LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Hospitality LTD is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations at Pebble Bar. This hands-on role focuses on food preparation, line execution, and coordination of kitchen activities during assigned shifts.

The Junior Sous Chef serves as a working lead, providing day‑to‑day guidance while actively participating in cooking and service. Office authority remains with Head Chef and management.

Qualifications

• Lead Line Cook or similar role experience required.
• Strong cooking techniques and station operations knowledge.
• Good communication, organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in food preparation, cooking, plating, and service alongside kitchen staff.
• Coordinate kitchen activities during shifts to support timely, consistent execution.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, portioning, presentation and adherence to recipes.
• Communicate specials, menu changes, and allergies to kitchen and Front of House teams.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and hands-on training to kitchen staff during shifts.
• Support opening/closing procedures, station checks, and shift reports; escalate issues to Head Chef.

Skills

Culinary Execution

Food Safety

Teamwork

Shift Coordination

Quality Control

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Time Management

Job description

Authentic Hospitality LTD is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations at Pebble Bar. This hands-on role focuses on food preparation, line execution, and coordination of kitchen activities during assigned shifts.

The Junior Sous Chef serves as a working lead, providing day‑to‑day guidance while actively participating in cooking and service. Office authority remains with Head Chef and management.