Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Innovation

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

Job summary

Dudleysnyc is seeking an experienced back-of-house supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations and staff in a high-volume environment. You will ensure quality recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and lead pre‑shift briefings to drive consistent performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary supervision and strong leadership, with a focus on team development, scheduling, and adherence to safety policies. This role is based at our New York venue and requires flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years supervisory/management experience in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily back-of-house operations and staff.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring and training new applicants and staff development.
• Schedule department as applicable and manage events.
• Ensure safety, quality and recipe accuracy.
• Ensure sanitation and compliance with health regulations.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate clearly with team.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Menu planning

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Training & coaching

POS systems

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Dudleysnyc is seeking an experienced back-of-house supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations and staff in a high-volume environment. You will ensure quality recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and lead pre‑shift briefings to drive consistent performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary supervision and strong leadership, with a focus on team development, scheduling, and adherence to safety policies. This role is based at our New York venue and requires flexible shifts.