Sous Chef

HC-Resource; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casual fine dining restaurant group in NYC is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary functions and ensure quality standards. The role involves training staff, managing inventory, and assisting with menu planning. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and culinary qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• ServSafe Certification and Department of Health Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation and safety standards.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HC-Resource is looking for a Sous Chef for a NYC based, successful casual fine dining restaurant group known for outstanding hospitality and service and for offering an authentic menu.

Sous Chefs are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions for the restaurant. The position entails assisting the Executive Chef / Chef in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.The Sous Chef motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained.
• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists the Executive Chef / Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Experiencewith planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader.
• Comprehensiveknowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production,sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficientcomputer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet)
• Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental,customer and associate.
• Ability to work a continuously flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends with varying days off to support a seven-day-a-week dining operation.
• ServSafe Certification
• Department of Health Certification