Sous Chef

Willow Tree Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

FSA and HSA

401k with 5% matching

2 weeks vacation (3 weeks after 2+ years)

7 company holidays

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group is seeking a Sous Chef for their upscale French restaurant in New York, NY. This role involves supporting the Chef de Cuisine with kitchen operations, managing staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have over 2 years of Sous Chef experience in fine dining, preferably with French cuisine. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including 100% medical insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a $6M+ upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Experience with French cuisine is preferred.
• Energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in all back-of-house operations.
• Manage kitchen production and execution, training, and mentoring staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in all food preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Ability to learn quickly

Job description

Overview

Join this renowned restaurant group as the Sous Chef of their upscale French restaurant, responsible for supporting all kitchen operations, with excellent benefits, competitive salary, and strong career growth opportunities.

Pay information

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Willow Tree Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Company

• Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence
• Combines innovative concepts, elevated design, and outstanding service across 3 distinct concepts

Benefits & Features

• Medical insurance paid 100%
• Dental and Vision insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 401k (after 1 year, with 5% matching)
• 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks after 2+ years
• 7 company holidays

Your role with the company

The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in all back-of-house (BOH) operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in managing the kitchen with production and execution, training and mentoring culinary and FOH staff, and managing food and labor costs on a daily basis
• Daily inspections of all food prepared; ensure cleanliness and sanitation procedures are followed by the entire BOH team
• Coordinate training activities with the main kitchen, prep cooks and dishwashers
• Maintain all specialized company equipment and ensure cleaning protocols are followed
• Build lasting relationships with all vendors
• Assist Chef de Cuisine with food and beverage related issues, execution issues and problem solving
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels
• Provide strong leadership to anchor and guide the service team with confidence and efficiency
• Assist in scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen staff

Background Profile

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef with an $6M+ upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Experience with French cuisine preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic, detail oriented, and a passion for hospitality
• Quick to learn, flexible, and comfortable adapting in a fast-changing environment
• Able to pivot swiftly and embrace new challenges with a learning mindset

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Quality Assurance, and Production

Industries

• Restaurants, Food and Beverage Services, and Hospitality