Pre-Opening Sous Chef — NYC Kitchen Leader

Mattos Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Robust Paid Time Off Policy

Performance-Based Incentive Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Discounted Gym Membership

Dining Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mattos Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef for an exciting new venture in New York City set to open in early 2027. This role involves collaborating closely with the culinary leadership team during the pre-opening phase to prepare the kitchen, assist in team training, and establish operational standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, committed to quality, with strong technical skills. The position includes responsibilities such as supervising kitchen operations and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable kitchen leadership position.
• Strong culinary foundation with solid technical skills.
• Experience leading and training cooks in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine and culinary leadership in the kitchen.
• Participate in pre-opening preparation and kitchen organization.
• Supervise daily prep and service to ensure standards are met.
• Train and support cooks for quality and professionalism.

Skills

Kitchen organization

Culinary leadership

Training and coaching

Food safety compliance

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Job description

Mattos Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef for an exciting new venture in New York City set to open in early 2027. This role involves collaborating closely with the culinary leadership team during the pre-opening phase to prepare the kitchen, assist in team training, and establish operational standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, committed to quality, with strong technical skills. The position includes responsibilities such as supervising kitchen operations and maintaining high