Sous Chef

Corner Table Restaurants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner Table Restaurants is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain the high standards of The Smith, a top neighborhood brasserie. This role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a commitment to a vibrant team culture in New York City.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits plan

401K plan with company match

Gym Discounts

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of chef experience (preferably in high-volume restaurants).

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily kitchen operations and ensures compliance with food safety regulations.
• Writes prep lists and manages inventory.
• Provides feedback and guidance to team members.

Skills

Problem Identification

Honesty

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Communication Skills

Hospitality Passion

Job description

About Corner Table

From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our team members, who in turn take great care of our guests. We care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created and hire genuinely great people who get pleasure out of making people happy. We love what we do and are looking for people who share our passion!

About The Smith

The Smith is an extremely popular casual neighborhood brasserie – in fact, several of our locations are among the Top 100 busiest restaurants in the US! The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Our signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a bountiful brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night.

The Position: Sous Chef

Chefs will help drive restaurant operations. Sous Chefs must be committed to supporting an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. They excel in supervising daily kitchen operations, making others happy, and actively sharing feedback, while properly managing all operations of the kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that The Smith standards are always maintained for all team members
• Writes prep lists, checks, and audits methods of preparation and may work the line when necessary
• Maintain compliance with DOL/Health Department regulations and uphold company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guests.
• Supervises the preparation of all food items in the kitchen
• Ensures stations are kept clean and organized throughout the shift
• Provides feedback and guidance focusing on support and hospitality, ensuring that all team members have the tools to succeed.
• Overseeing and ensuring that all company systems and policies are always maintained.
• Order product and manage inventory to ensure product is fresh and used timely
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What Makes You Great:

• You can identify a problem and determine the solution
• You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
• You have 2-3 years of chef experience. (preferably in high-volume restaurants)

What Makes Us Great:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Bring a friend to work bonus
• Generous paid time off
• A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.

Location:

This position is located in New York, NY

The base pay range for this position is a salary range of $75,000-$85,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer