Sous Chef

Il Buco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team at a renowned three-star restaurant, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. As a Sous Chef, you'll supervise a talented kitchen staff, ensuring excellence in every dish while fostering a culture of mentorship and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative recipes and techniques, manage vendor relationships, and uphold the highest standards of food safety. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level in a vibrant, fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years management experience in a culinary environment.
• Advanced knife skills and ability to follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise line cooks and prep cooks, ensuring quality and cleanliness.
• Support menu development and assist in recipe costing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Vendor Management

Recipe Development

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

NYC Food Handler's Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

il Buco Alimentari & Vineria, a three-star restaurant by the New York Times, is now seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team!

Do you have a passion for sourcing ingredients, creating recipes, providing excellent guest service, and collaborating with a team?

We are a full-service restaurant and production outpost, where we make our own Salumi, cheese, pasta, bread, and gelato, while also curating a shopping and takeout experience for our neighborhood.

If you are an experienced and dedicated professional with a background in running a multi-faceted restaurant and production kitchen, and you’re looking to be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment, check out the opportunity below:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.

Requirements for Success:

• Commitment to excellence
• Ability to lead a kitchen and provide mentorship
• Ordering and Vendor Management
• R&D and costings knowledge
• Desire to learn
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work cleanly and efficiently
• Attention to detail
• Capable of working well in a team environment
• Flexible Availability

Culinary

• Supervise the hourly line cooks and prep cooks as they prepare their daily mise en place and prep mise en place
• Ensure that the walk-in coolers and dry storage spaces are kept clean and organized in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and restaurant standards
• Taste the daily mise en place to ensure proper seasoning and quality
• Lead an assigned station to ensure that all line cooks are preparing and plating dishes properly
• Coordinate with the dining room and kitchen expeditor to ensure proper timing of all courses leaving the kitchen
• Work with the Chef de Cuisine and porter team to maintain equipment and facilities in accordance with standards
• Maintain HACCP documentation, focusing on data entry and standards adherence

Leadership

• Act as the primary supervisor of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwasher/porter teams, facilitating their growth through skills training and mentorship

Menu Development

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in developing new dishes
• Assist in writing and costing recipes for the menu
• Develop new techniques for dishes as needed

Qualification Standards

• 2+ years management experience required
• Must have a NYC Food Handler's Certificate (or obtain one upon hire)
• Advanced and accurate knife skills
• Evening and weekend availability
• Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, interpersonal)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Capability to teach and mentor others
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Experience with various cooking styles and techniques
• Adaptability and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods

This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. A full job description will be provided upon offer.

il Buco is an Equal Opportunity Employer