Sous Chef

One White Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

One White Street, an upscale restaurant in NYC, is seeking a Sous Chef to collaborate with the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dishes. The role involves team leadership and upholding culinary standards while fostering a positive dining experience. Ideal candidates will have strong cooking skills, a commitment to excellence, and several years of upscale kitchen experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Pre-tax transit benefits

Employee discounts on food & wine

Industry leading PTO offerings

Growth opportunities within the team

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of kitchen experience in an upscale restaurant.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50+ pounds.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work with Executive Chef to execute menus and maintain high standards.
• Oversee and lead cooks, ensuring performance quality.
• Build relationships with the restaurant and neighborhood.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Team leadership

English fluency

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in Hospitality

Job description

About One White Street

One White Street is a restaurant in downtown New York City from Chef Austin Johnson. Located in a historic Tribeca townhouse, One White Street is a place to feel at home.

The Opportunity

The Sous Chef position will work directly with the Exec Sous, Chef/Partner and Head Chef toensure excellence in the kitchen, adherence to recipes, oversight of their area of the kitchen and the cooks in their station. TheSous Chefleads the cooks, complies with company policies and team safety and well-being, all while upholding the One White Street culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work directly with the Executive Chef and Head Chefto execute menus and dishes at every service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and beautiful, delicious cuisine.
• Oversee and lead cooks in their respective area of the kitchen to ensure everyone is performing at a high level
• Increase productivity and foster positive communications between the kitchen and dining room
• Be a driving force to build relationships between our restaurant and the neighborhood
• Ensure rigorous knowledge of and adherence to all applicable laws, policies,andprocedures

The Ideal Candidate

Is a team player and team builder that leads by example, is proactive, innovative, and has an entrepreneurial spirit. A true Hospitalitarian that naturally delivers warmth, grace, and a memorable feeling to every person they encounter. Lastly, this person is committed to exceeding personal standards of growth and performance for themselves, and their team.

• Proficient knowledge of cooking techniques and ingredients
• Ability to lead and empower a team
• English fluency and Spanish preferred

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of kitchen experience in an upscale restaurant
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50+ pounds
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule per the needs of the business
• Bachelor’s Degree, Certification in Hospitality, or relevant experience gained from time on the job

Perks

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Access to medical, dental & vision benefits
• Pre-tax transit benefits
• Employee discounts on awesome food & wine
• Industry leading PTO offerings
• An opportunity to grow, and further your career with the team!
• Competitive compensation with a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000

One White Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.