Sous Chef

iHire; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden is hiring a creative and motivated Sous Chef to lead its culinary team in developing innovative menu options and ensuring high standards of food quality. The role demands experience in a similar environment, strong leadership abilities, and adaptability to diverse kitchen needs. Candidates with a Culinary degree and a passion for exceptional customer service are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• NYC DOH Certificate required.
• Familiarity with union environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees.
• Monitor kitchen operations and ensure sanitation regulations.

Skills

Cooking methods

Menu development

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software programs

Job description

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Who are we hiring?

Madison Square Garden is searching for a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join our talented culinary staff. In this position, you will act as the Chef of an area or department. You will be following and enforcing our Executive Chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional proficient in food quality, menu development and execution, leading and organizing a kitchen team. Your duties will include recruiting new employees, responding to guest issues, and developing new menu options. You should have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, processes, and ordering.

What will you do?

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Sets excellent customer service and work examples
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support and leadership to kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team and staffing levels.
• Attend in-house event related meetings and relays immediate changes with other departments.
• Place food and supply orders as needed for events.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• NYC DOH Certificate required
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to any possible schedule changes and or kitchen needs.
• Experience in the catering world.
• The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (lift-up to 50 lbs.).
• The willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in whenever necessary.
• Familiarity of working within a union environment a plus.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting required
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of AM shifts, PM shifts, weekends, and holidays required.
  
  

Onsite

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services and Restaurants

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