Senior Sous Chef

Scotto LLC; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their fine dining team. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced Executive Chefs, providing a unique opportunity for growth and advancement. You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, developing seasonal menus, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and the desire to innovate in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on quality ingredients, this position is perfect for those looking to elevate their culinary career and make a significant impact in the kitchen.

Benefits

Revenue based quarterly bonuses

Medical Insurance with company contribution

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary experience in fine dining required.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen activities under the Executive Chef's direction.
• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Budgeting Skills

Menu Development

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Anthony Scotto Restaurants is currently looking for an Sous Chef for one of our Fine Dining restaurants.

At Anthony Scotto Restaurants, our culinary teams are constantly evolving to keep our offerings absolutely fresh and exciting. We accomplish this by using the finest, quality ingredients available, regardless of cost, and by updating our menus to reflect the flavors of each season. Our steakhouse cuisine has expanded beyond the classics, to include world renowned sushi and sashimi, exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe.

Here at Anthony Scotto Restaurants, we believe in cultivating our employees to be the best that fine dining has to offer. Our trained Executive Chefs work side by side with our Sous Chefs to season them into Executive Chefs for our newly developed restaurants. This job is great for someone who has the drive and motivation to earn the promotion of a lifetime!

The ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years culinary experience in a fine dining, high volume restaurant. Our Sous Chefs are responsible for managing all activity in the kitchen following the direction of the Executive Chef. Proven experience successfully performing these tasks, developing internal talent, and a passion for culinary excellence, along with the ability of creating exciting and accessible new dishes appropriate to the venue's concept, are a must.

UNPARALLELED COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Revenue based quarterly bonuses - Our success is your success!
• United Health Care Oxford - medical Insurance with company contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

HIGH LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

We are looking for individuals who are looking to be leaders and innovators in the culinary world to drive our business forward. This position directly reports to the Executive Chef and will be responsible for shadowing and following his direction in the kitchen. You will also be responsible for managing the kitchen team in the executive chef’s absence.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in the culinary arts
• Food Protection Certificate
• Ability to manage an entire kitchen.
• Budgeting skills to control costs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Deep knowledge of fine dining and industry leading trends
• Creative menu knowledge and development skills

Anthony Scotto is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing