Sous Chef - Crane Club New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Ancillary insurance

Employee discounts

Fertility resources

Pet insurance

Time off

Savings marketplace

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in New York, NY is seeking a skilled Culinary Supervisor. This role entails supervising daily kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, and compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen along with a culinary degree or equivalent experience. In addition, strong leadership skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position. Competitive benefits and a full-time schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of culinary supervisory/management experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong menu planning and leadership skills.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily heart-of-house operations and team members.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards.
• Participate in hiring, training, and team member development.
• Responsible for scheduling of assigned departments (where applicable).
• Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures safety, quality, and recipe accuracy.
• Manages execution of regular service, catering, take-out, and all in-venue/off-premise events.
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary supervisory skills

Menu planning

Problem-solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Products

POS systems

Job description

New York, NY, United States

Job Description

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

Responsible for supervising the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with department policies and procedures. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensures the needs of the guests are accommodated.
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants and team member development of all subordinates.
• Responsible for the scheduling of assigned departments (where applicable).
• Participates in growth opportunities and team member development of all heart-of-house team members.
• Ensures safety, quality, and recipe accuracy.
• Manage the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in-venue/off-premise events.
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
• Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Responsible for all mechanical systems being in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
• Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
• Responsible for checking cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
• Ensures the preparation and delivery of menu-focus items to daily pre-service meetings.
• Proficient with all operational systems, which include payroll, inventory, and purchasing.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all recipes, and food menus and maintains station recipe books.
• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
• Ensures the completion of all opening and closing procedures as prescribed by the company.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
• Participates in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, and damage to equipment or furniture.
• Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings, or daily pre-shift meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the venue, Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue sous chef training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 2-3 years of previous Culinary supervisory/management experience within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential.
• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Job Info

• Job Identification 7593
• Posting Date 12/05/2025, 10:14 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 85 10th Avenue, New York, NY, 10011, US