Senior Sous Chef - High-Volume Kitchen Leader & Growth

The Post Oak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts (dining, retail, am

Health benefit plans

Dental & vision

Job summary

The Post Oak in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Culinary Manager to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume restaurant environment. You will support the Executive Chef, drive staff development, and help control labor and food costs while maintaining top standards of service.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of culinary management experience, strong leadership and cost-control skills, and a proven record of reliable performance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and cost management.
• Strong communication, leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction with a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, providing ongoing training and development.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food & labor cost

Education

Culinary program degree (advantage)

Job description

The Post Oak in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Culinary Manager to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume restaurant environment. You will support the Executive Chef, drive staff development, and help control labor and food costs while maintaining top standards of service.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of culinary management experience, strong leadership and cost-control skills, and a proven record of reliable performance.