Sous Chef: Lead Menu, Team & Quality - Unlimited PTO

Savory Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical plans (health, dental, vision)

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

FSA and transit enrollment

Job summary

Savory is seeking experienced Sous Chefs to join our boutique hospitality team in New York. The role emphasizes team leadership, quality control, presentation, and delivering high-end final products in partnership with the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as sous chef or high-level cook, strong kitchen management, and a focus on hospitality, quality, safety, and team growth. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a sous chef, CDC, or high-level cook.
• Excellent record of kitchen management.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently.
• Capability to delegate multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of current cooking trends and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Bilingual or professional proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities under the guidance of the Executive Chef.
• Produce menu items of exceptional quality.
• Maintain a high-volume production schedule by ensuring the operation is efficient, cost-effective, and profitable.
• Support in the preparation and design of all menus.
• Manage and train kitchen staff; support in establishing working schedules and assessing team performance.
• Assume the role of Executive Chef in their absence.
• Order supplies and complete monthly inventory.
• Resourcefully solve employee and guest issues, understanding when to elevate.
• Comply with and enforce all sanitation and safety regulations.
• Approve and manage time clocks.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with the culinary team, exemplifying hospitality both internally and externally.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Delegation

Spanish (bonus)

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

Savory is seeking experienced Sous Chefs to join our boutique hospitality team in New York. The role emphasizes team leadership, quality control, presentation, and delivering high-end final products in partnership with the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as sous chef or high-level cook, strong kitchen management, and a focus on hospitality, quality, safety, and team growth. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.