Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume NYC Culinary Team

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, a premier provider of dining and event catering in NYC, seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for a high-volume corporate dining account. You will oversee food production, ensure quality, and drive culinary excellence across all offerings.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops talent, and partners with the culinary team to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and guests.

Qualifications

• Hands-on culinary leader with experience in fast-paced, high-volume operations.
• Strong knowledge of food and labor cost controls, inventory management, and production forecasting.
• Proven ability to coach and develop culinary teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations across high-volume production and service.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation to standards.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings for premier account.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost controls

Team mentoring

Operational excellence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Restaurant Associates, a premier provider of dining and event catering in NYC, seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for a high-volume corporate dining account. You will oversee food production, ensure quality, and drive culinary excellence across all offerings.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops talent, and partners with the culinary team to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and guests.