Sous Chef

COREcruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Dining Discounts

Job summary

COREcruitment is hiring a talented Sous Chef for a prestigious fine dining restaurant in New York. The Sous Chef will support kitchen leadership and maintain the highest standards of food quality and service excellence.

Requirements include a culinary degree, minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, and strong Italian cuisine background. The role involves menu development, team training, and ensuring food safety in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within a luxury restaurant or hotel.
• Strong background in Italian cuisine highly preferred.
• Food safety certification required (NYC Food Handlers certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support senior culinary leadership in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal innovation.
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency across all stations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Quality Control

Team Training and Development

Organizational Skills

Education

Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship

Job description

Sous Chef

Compensation

• Salary: $80,000 – $85,000
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Job Details

I am hiring on behalf of a luxury prestigious client seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to support leadership within a high-end, fine dining restaurant environment.

The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and service excellence. This role provides hands‑on leadership in the kitchen, supports menu development, oversees cost control and product sourcing, and ensures operational systems and quality assurance procedures are consistently upheld.

This is a leadership position requiring a chef who thrives in a refined, high-performance culinary environment and leads by example on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior culinary leadership in all aspects of kitchen operations
• Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal innovation
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency across all stations
• Monitor food costing, product specifications, and supplier quality
• Maintain strict sanitation, food safety, and temperature control standards
• Supervise mise en place, station setup, and daily prep execution
• Train, mentor, and motivate line cooks and junior team members
• Ensure an organized, clean, and professional open-kitchen environment
• Conduct quality checks and enforce kitchen systems and structure
• Assist with service coordination and pre-service lineups
• Support inventory control and proper product rotation

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within a luxury restaurant or hotel
• Strong background in Italian cuisine highly preferred
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• Food safety certification required (NYC Food Handlers certification preferred)