Lead Sous Chef: Drive Service & Culinary Excellence

Wythe Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythe Hotel’s Bar Blondeau is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the kitchen during service, supervise line cooks, and uphold top-quality, consistent dishes. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Chef Partner to manage prep, inventory, and operations across all stations, delivering an exceptional guest experience in a dynamic hotel setting.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Events and dining rooms, and help drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and cleanliness

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary experience with supervisory duties.
• Experience with French cuisine and technique is required.
• NYC Food Handler's permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Runs the kitchen during service, working the line or expediting as needed.
• Contributes to pre-service setup and station assignments.
• Maintains quality, consistency, and presentation across all menu items.
• Tastes all dishes before service and communicates on the line.
• Leads by example and supports events kitchen for private buyouts.
• Oversees prep lists, inventory, and timely close of service.
• Manages receiving, quality checks, and ingredient rotation.
• Supervises, trains, and develops line cooks and prep staff.
• Collaborates with dining room and hotel departments for seamless service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

French cuisine

Food handler permit

Flexibility schedule

Physical endurance

Job description

Wythe Hotel’s Bar Blondeau is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the kitchen during service, supervise line cooks, and uphold top-quality, consistent dishes. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Chef Partner to manage prep, inventory, and operations across all stations, delivering an exceptional guest experience in a dynamic hotel setting.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Events and dining rooms, and help drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and cleanliness