Sous Chef

Emmett's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative restaurant that embodies the spirit of a classic American Tavern with European influences. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring excellence in food preparation and service. With a focus on creativity and quality, you will collaborate closely with the Chef to develop exciting menus and maintain high standards in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance for upward mobility in a growing business. If you are passionate about culinary arts and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Consecutive days off

PTO after 6 months

Subsidized health insurance benefits

Upward mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cooking and leadership roles.
• Expertise in brunch and upscale dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth and professional service in the kitchen.
• Manage food inventory and ensure quality ingredient sourcing.
• Collaborate with Chef on menu development and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership in upscale dining

Cookery and butchery skills

Knife skills

Creativity

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Education

NYC Food Handler’s Certification

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Red hot Emmett’s on Grove is a lively restaurant & bar seeking a hardworking and dedicated culinary professional to steward our restaurants’ commitment to excellence.

Following the success of our original location, Emmett’s, Emmett’s on Grove is a Midwest inspired supper club offering tavern style pizza, reimagined Italian classics, and an unparalleled beverage program. Celebrating the spirit of a classic American Tavern with European influences, we pair the warmth of a neighborhood restaurant with an elevated experience of a New York dining destination.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000/yr
• Consecutive days off
• PTO after 6 months of employment
• Secondary health insurance benefits (dental, vision, life insurance and more) subsidized after 6 months at the company
• Subsidized primary health insurance plan after 12 months at the business
• Upward mobility with an expanding business

The Job:
• Oversee consistently smooth & professional service
• Be vigilant and hold all BOH staff accountable to standards of excellence & safety
• Coaching new & existing cooks and prep team to execute recipes and techniques
• Plan and assign food preparation tasks in collaboration with the Chef
• Food & supplies inventory management including sourcing high quality ingredients, purchasing and receiving
• Scheduling and labor management in collaboration with Chef and Management
• Menu development in collaboration with Chef, Management and Owner
• Monitoring and maintaining kitchen equipment; following up on repairs as needed


Competencies & Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience cooking & leadership in upscale/fine dining environment
• Brunch expertise
• Cookery, butchery, knife skills
• Creativity and resourcefulness
• Team oriented and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills are a must
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
• NYC Food Handler’s Certification, ServSafe Food Manager

To apply, please send us your resume in .pdf along with 2-3 sentences explaining why you think you would be good at this role.