Luxury Fine-Dining Sous Chef: Leadership & Menu Innovation

COREcruitment Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious culinary establishment is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead in a high-end dining environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in luxury restaurants and a strong background in Italian cuisine. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining high quality standards, and mentoring junior staff. A culinary degree and food safety certification are required. This role demands a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within a luxury restaurant or hotel.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior culinary leadership in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal innovation.
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency across all stations.
• Train, mentor, and motivate line cooks and junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Italian cuisine expertise

Time management

Team development

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship

Food safety certification

Job description

A prestigious culinary establishment is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead in a high-end dining environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in luxury restaurants and a strong background in Italian cuisine. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining high quality standards, and mentoring junior staff. A culinary degree and food safety certification are required. This role demands a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive under pressure.