Sous Chef - Lead Italian Kitchen, SoHo

Your Local Food Critic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Eataly SoHo in New York is seeking a sous chef for a full-time, hands-on role in a busy Italian kitchen. The position supports the Head Chef and oversees production, quality, and daily kitchen operations.

Expect to balance cooking, prep, and team leadership with a focus on cost control, sanitation, and adherence to health standards. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years back-of-house experience, including 1+ year in management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good knife work and cooking fundamentals.
• Proficiency with inventory, menu planning and basic POS/computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production of authentic Italian dishes.
• Work with Head Chef on kitchen staff management.
• Handle menu planning, food production, inventory, and purchasing.
• Watch food and labor costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Keep service, safety, sanitation, and Department of Health standards tight.

Skills

Back of house

Kitchen management

Communication

Knife skills

Computers

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Eataly SoHo in New York is seeking a sous chef for a full-time, hands-on role in a busy Italian kitchen. The position supports the Head Chef and oversees production, quality, and daily kitchen operations.

Expect to balance cooking, prep, and team leadership with a focus on cost control, sanitation, and adherence to health standards. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are part of the schedule.