Senior Sous Chef - Gourmet Kitchen Leadership

Highgate Hotels L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels L.P. in New York City seeks a skilled Sous Chef to ensure meals leaving the kitchen meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards.

You will train staff, enforce food specifications, and help control food and labor costs while maintaining guest satisfaction. As part of the F&B leadership team, you will collaborate with managers across outlets, monitor sanitation and compliance with SOPs, and support corporate promotions.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels of staff and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor quality of all food products and presentation.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly action plans.
• Oversee daily operation of kitchen and food production areas; hot items and bakery, cold items from pantry.
• Inform cooks of daily forecasts and guest counts to ensure timely service.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs in all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
• Conduct staff performance reviews per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Understand and monitor corporate promotions in outlets.

Skills

F&B preparation

Health rules

Liquor laws

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels L.P. in New York City seeks a skilled Sous Chef to ensure meals leaving the kitchen meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards.

You will train staff, enforce food specifications, and help control food and labor costs while maintaining guest satisfaction. As part of the F&B leadership team, you will collaborate with managers across outlets, monitor sanitation and compliance with SOPs, and support corporate promotions.