Lead Sous Chef — Menu Development & Culinary Ops (Mon-Fri)

Elior; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement (FT)

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking an experienced sous chef to join the Constellation Culinary team in New York, NY. You will supervise and participate in all culinary activities, teach others, and oversee a department in a professional dining setting on a Monday–Friday schedule.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, food quality, and cost management, with a comprehensive benefits package and an onsite setting in New York.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (oral and written).
• Proven track record of controlling costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in line with consumer tastes, nutrition, and budgets.
• Maintain production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate raw food quality and finished product quality.
• Inspect units for food prep, service, cleanliness and appearance.
• Coordinate culinary production for events and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in staff training and evaluation.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Budget control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in institutional management or related field

Job description

Elior North America is seeking an experienced sous chef to join the Constellation Culinary team in New York, NY. You will supervise and participate in all culinary activities, teach others, and oversee a department in a professional dining setting on a Monday–Friday schedule.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, food quality, and cost management, with a comprehensive benefits package and an onsite setting in New York.