Sous Chef

Altamarea; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious fine dining restaurant in New York as a Sous Chef, where you'll prepare high-quality dishes and develop your culinary skills alongside experienced chefs. Enjoy an enriching work environment that offers comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Employee Dining Discount

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of fine dining restaurant experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items with quality and consistency.
• Maintain organized and sanitized workstation.

Skills

People Management

Leadership

Organization

Education

Culinary and/or College Degree

Job description

About Us

Award-winning Ai Fiori, from the famed hospitality firm Altamarea Group and located at the Langham New York Hotel, is seeking an energetic, passionate, and professional Sous Chef to join the team. Ai Fiori showcases modern interpretations of cuisine from the French and Italian Riviera, offering employees the opportunity to work with experienced and advanced Executive Chefs in a respectful and professional work environment that supports career development. Our management team is deeply invested in the growth and success of all team members.

Be part of a truly unique restaurant experience and work alongside hospitality pioneers in a professional environment with multiple opportunities for growth.

Sous Chef Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing and executing the menu at the direction of Executive Chefs with the utmost quality, precision, and consistency.
• Mastering proficiency in various stations as assigned by Chefs, ensuring stations are cleaned, stocked, and ready for service while maintaining active communication with the team to ensure a smooth kitchen operation.
• Thriving in a high-intensity kitchen and maintaining the quality and consistency of dishes during busy services.
• Supporting other kitchen areas and assisting teammates as needed, including taking on responsibilities in pastry, pasta, or prep when required.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation during each shift, strictly adhering to Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by the Chefs.

Sous Chef Requirements Include:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant fine dining restaurant experience is required.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Culinary and/or college degree recommended, with considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation.
• Genuine passion for cooking, restaurant hospitality, and continuous learning.
• Highly organized, productive, and capable of meticulous work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Energetic, friendly personality with a strong willingness to work as part of a cohesive team and support colleagues, regardless of role.
• Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and adapt to new systems, service steps, and health and cleaning procedures.
• Broad and flexible availability to work AM/PM shifts, prep, and production as needed.
• Physical requirements include the ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 50 lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods.

What We Offer:
At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:

• • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
  • Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
  • Career Development and Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
  • 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)

If you are passionate about cooking and excited to take the next step in your culinary career, apply now and submit your resume!

Altamarea Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.