Sous Chef

DO & CO SC New York Catering, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Complimentary Meals

401K and Medical Benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO SC New York Catering, Inc. in New York City seeks a dynamic Sous Chef to elevate daily kitchen excellence, motivate a high-performing team, and contribute to creative, cost-smart menu development.

You will lead kitchen operations in your area, ensure food quality, train staff, and support the Executive Chef with menu concepts and production standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen
• Culinary degree or certification preferred
• Knowledge of current catering industry trends
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and consistency
• Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations within your assigned area, guiding culinary teams to deliver exceptional quality, technique, and cost control
• Champion ingredient excellence by inspecting freshness and standardizing recipes for consistency
• Monitor inventory, prevent shortages, and communicate needs to the Executive Chef
• Drive culinary innovation and catering excellence with cost-efficient ideas
• Uphold production standards to meet timelines, quality benchmarks, and client specs
• Ensure menu items meet DO CO’s signature standards for airline meal specs
• Support the Executive Chef with proposal development, menu concepts, and staff scheduling
• Adjust staffing for events and travel to DO CO catered events
• Enforce strict compliance with federal/state food safety regulations and sanitation

Skills

Team leadership

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

We’re seeking a dynamic**Sous Chef,**who elevates daily kitchen excellence, motivates a high-performing team, and contributes to creative, cost-smart menu development at**DO & CO’s New York Kitchen.**. . **About DO & CO**. We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.. .

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations within your assigned area, guiding and mentoring culinary teams to deliver exceptional food quality, flawless technique, consistent portioning, presentation, and cost control..
• Champion ingredient excellence by inspecting freshness, participating in tastings, and standardizing production recipes to ensure consistency across all menus..
• Maintain seamless production flow by monitoring inventory levels, preventing shortages, and proactively communicating needs or discrepancies to the Executive Chef..
• Drive culinary innovation and catering excellence by contributing ideas that elevate cost efficiency, quality, presentation, and overall guest experience..
• Uphold rigorous production standards to guarantee timelines, quality benchmarks, and client specifications are met without compromise..
• Ensure menu items meet DO&CO’s signature standards, delivering products that align precisely with airline meal specs and premium catering expectations..
• Support the Executive Chef with proposal development, creative menu concepts, food cost control, operational reporting, and team scheduling..
• Optimize staffing coverage & sometimes travel to DO&CO catered events, to ensure culinary personnel levels align with business demands and operational needs..
• Safeguard a world-class kitchen environment by enforcing strict compliance with federal/state food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, equipment care, and overall cleanliness standards.
• Maintain Culinary Excellence Standard- train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned..

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment required..
• Culinary degree or certification is preferred..
• Knowledge of current catering industry trends..
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality..
• Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols..
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills..
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures..
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs..

What We Offer:

• **Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually.**.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events..

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: $66,000 - $85,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About DO & CO SC New York Catering, Inc.:
We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights! With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world!