Sous Chef

Lancer Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,}

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining in New York, NY, invites applications for a skilled sous chef to supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of a wide range of foods. You will teach others, oversee quality, and help ensure sanitation and safety across production areas.

The role emphasizes menu development, cost control, and leadership of supervisory and support staff, with opportunities to contribute to special events and catered functions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership and verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage costs and budgets.
• Experience with institutional or large-scale food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus considering tastes, nutrition, preparation, procedures and budget.
• Maintain production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate raw food quality and finished product quality.
• Oversee inventory controls for food, supplies and equipment and train staff.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and support special events.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management

Job description

Sous Chef

Job Reference Number: 40584

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite

Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-Independent-School-Dining

Location: New York , New York (US-NY)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our Elior Independent School Dining team in New York, NY. As a sous chef, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
• Must have 3- 5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

Compensation Range

Compensation for this position is up to $70,000 / year based on experience.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior Independent School Dining:

Elior Independent School Dining partners with schools to create thoughtful, student-focused dining experiences that go beyond the plate. We serve as an extension of your campus, tailoring our programs to reflect your school’s unique culture and mission. With a strong focus on well-being and community, we provide expert service, culinary creativity, and a personal touch that supports students’ growth and success.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.