Strategic Sous Chef & Culinary Innovation Leader

Paradies Na; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardere in New York is seeking an experienced culinary operations leader to manage relationships with national and local prepared foods vendors, negotiate terms, and drive product innovation.

You will lead the culinary team, ensure QA tastings for recipe adherence, and launch new product lines aligned with seasonal expectations while upholding company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in restaurant functions including food planning, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, record-keeping, and preparation of reports.
• Must obtain ServSafe Food Manager's Certification within six months of hire/promotion.

Responsibilities

• Builds cooperative relationships with national and local market prepared food vendors.
• Develop strategic alliances based on innovation and product development.
• Negotiate pricing, vendor programs, delivery, and payment terms for prepared foods.
• Lead culinary team and oversee training and development.
• Conduct QA tastings to ensure recipe adherence and quality.
• Launch new product lines and manage line reviews for seasonal needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

High School or better

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Paradies Lagardere in New York is seeking an experienced culinary operations leader to manage relationships with national and local prepared foods vendors, negotiate terms, and drive product innovation.

You will lead the culinary team, ensure QA tastings for recipe adherence, and launch new product lines aligned with seasonal expectations while upholding company policies and safety standards.