Restaurant Sous Chef

Boqueria Restaurant Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision

Disability, life insurance

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Growing company culture

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group in New York is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead our high-energy kitchen and elevate our Spanish tapas program. You will mentor line cooks, enforce recipes, and drive consistency across stations, with weekly pay and a culture built on excellence.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, articulate, and capable of managing food and labor costs while maintaining strict DOH standards. A passion for hospitality and teamwork is essential for success in our growing group.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-functioning back-of-house team.
• Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Ensure DOH standards are always followed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-functioning BOH team.
• Order products and schedule labor within budget.
• Maintain DOH compliance and food safety standards.
• Communicate effectively and manage kitchen operations.
• Organize, prioritize, and anticipate busy periods.

Skills

Leadership

Food cost management

Labor cost management

DOH compliance

Culinary skills

Food handling

Communication

Time management

Team building

POS systems

Scheduling software

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity with a great company culture? Are you an enthusiastic team player and eager to learn new things? Do you always sweat the details and strive for excellence? Are you a natural-born leader who loves teaching and coaching members of their team?

Everyone in the industry knows that a restaurant is only as strong as its kitchen team. And at Boqueria®, we know that having a driven, passionate, and consistent Sous Chef is integral to the success of our kitchens.

What we're looking for:

• Excited to lead a high-functioning BOH team
• Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
• Can ensure DOH standards are always followed
• Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to the highest standards
• Thorough knowledge of food handling practices.
• Understanding of financial implications of operational decisions
• Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget
• Ability to form and lead a strong BOH team
• Basic computer and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and anticipate
• Effective communication skills
• A good sense of humor
• Must be at least 18 years old

What we offer our team:

• Work with great people who love hospitality
• Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
• Flexible scheduling
• Full and part-time availability
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
• Paid time off and Discounted Meals
• A strong company culture with high standards
• Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 11 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and Atlanta. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria".

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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