Sous Chef

Eleven Madison Park; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant-based fine dining restaurant in New York City is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and support menu development. The ideal candidate will have extensive Michelin-star experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovative culinary techniques. Join a team committed to redefining fine dining with elegance and precision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Michelin-star restaurant experience.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise line cooks, commis, and externs in daily mise en place and prep.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage spaces per HACCP standards.
• Support new dish development with Chef de Cuisine.

Skills

Knife skills

Communication

Mentoring

Adaptability

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Join to apply for the Sous Chef role at Eleven Madison Park.

Eleven Madison Park is a plant-based fine dining restaurant overlooking Madison Square Park in New York City. Opened in 1998 as a French brasserie, it has been led by Chef Daniel Humm since 2006 and owned by Make it Nice Hospitality since 2011. The restaurant has received numerous accolades, including 4 stars from the New York Times and 3 stars from the Michelin guide.

In 2021, it reopened as a fully plant-based restaurant, continuing its commitment to reinventing fine dining through precision, elegance, and passion.

Reports to: Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef.

Direct Reports:

• Line cooks
• Prep cooks
• Commis

Duties and Responsibilities

Culinary

• Supervise line cooks, commis, and externs in daily mise en place and prep.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage spaces per HACCP standards.
• Taste and ensure quality and proper seasoning of mise en place.
• Lead assigned station to ensure proper preparation and plating.
• Coordinate with dining room and expeditor for course timing.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine and maintenance team to uphold standards.
• Maintain HACCP documentation diligently.

Hiring

• Assist in interviewing potential team members.
• Recruit new kitchen staff to support restaurant growth.
• Supervise and mentor line cooks, commis, and externs.

Menu Development

• Support new dish development with Chef de Cuisine.
• Assist in recipe creation and costing.
• Innovate techniques for dishes as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Michelin-star restaurant experience.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Advanced knife skills and recipe adherence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Experience with diverse cooking styles.
• Adaptability and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. For more about Eleven Madison Park, visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/627-Eleven-Madison-Park.