Sous Chef

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

Job summary

One White Street, a prominent restaurant in New York City, seeks a dedicated Sous Chef. This role involves leading kitchen staff, executing high-quality menus, and fostering a collaborative environment while adhering to culinary excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive kitchen experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee discounts on food and wine

Industry-leading PTO offerings

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of kitchen experience in an upscale restaurant.
• Fluency in English; Spanish preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Chef to execute menus and maintain cleanliness.
• Lead cooks and ensure high performance.
• Build relationships with the community.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking Techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality

Job description

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

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. The Sous Chef leads 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
• A competitive salary based on experience
• Access to medical, dental & vision 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.

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $75,000.00)

One White Street is a restaurant in downtown New York City from Chef Austin Johnson. Located in a historic Tribeca townhouse, One White Street has 3 floors of intimate dining serving hyper-seasonal cuisine based on Chef Johnson's experiences in NYC, Paris, and Copenhagen.