Senior Sous Chef - Italian Kitchen, Strong Benefits

New York Ag Connection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

New York Ag Connection is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership, oversee daily culinary operations, and maintain high food quality in a fast-paced restaurant setting in New York. The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and hands-on cooking.

You will supervise staff, coordinate production, manage inventory and costs, ensure safety standards, and contribute to menu development. The ideal candidate has prior Sous Chef experience, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef in a kitchen setting.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Leadership and ability to train or mentor kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of inventory control, portioning, and waste management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and production planning.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and consistent execution.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, portioning, plating, and presentation standards.
• Maintain recipes, quality standards, and established procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and safety requirements.
• Train and mentor kitchen employees on techniques and performance expectations.
• Coordinate staffing, station assignments, and production schedules as needed.
• Address operational challenges and communicate with management.
• Maintain a professional, organized kitchen environment.
• Assist with menu development, specials, and process improvements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Culinary leadership

Italian cuisine experience

Job description

New York Ag Connection is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership, oversee daily culinary operations, and maintain high food quality in a fast-paced restaurant setting in New York. The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and hands-on cooking.

You will supervise staff, coordinate production, manage inventory and costs, ensure safety standards, and contribute to menu development. The ideal candidate has prior Sous Chef experience, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to