Luxury Sous Chef - Lead Creative, High-Impact Kitchens

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Complimentary room nights

Learning & development opportunities

Global career opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group in New York seeks a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations by combining hands-on culinary execution with team leadership. You will supervise production and service, uphold quality, maintain sanitation, and help manage labor and costs.

A food-panel tasting or equivalent practical interview process is required for this role. You will lead assigned kitchen shifts, assist menu development, ensure proper temperatures, and train culinary associates while upholding Rosewood

Qualifications

• Six+ years of culinary experience, incl. at least two years as Sous/Junior Sous Chef in a five-star luxury hotel or restaurant.
• Two-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or a related discipline.
• New York City Food Protection Certificate or equivalent food-safety certification is required by local law.
• Strong hands-on culinary experience with a wide range of products and equipment.
• Clear, collaborative leadership with calm under pressure; able to work with limited supervision.
• English communication is essential; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned kitchen shifts while personally preparing and cooking menu items for regular service and events.
• Support menu development, presentation standards and creative culinary contributions.
• Estimate production needs and verify quality, temps, and storage standards.
• Ensure compliance with food-handling, sanitation, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, train and develop culinary associates and manage labor and costs.
• Create exceptional guest experiences and respond to feedback professionally.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Labor management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Two-year degree in Culinary Arts / Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Rosewood Hotel Group in New York seeks a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations by combining hands-on culinary execution with team leadership. You will supervise production and service, uphold quality, maintain sanitation, and help manage labor and costs.

A food-panel tasting or equivalent practical interview process is required for this role. You will lead assigned kitchen shifts, assist menu development, ensure proper temperatures, and train culinary associates while upholding Rosewood