Sous Chef

Location: Midtown, NYC 

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 + Benefits + Bonus + PTO

Job type: Full-time permanent

About the Client:

Our client is a well-established restaurant in New York who are opening a brand new location. Known for their incredible food and hospitality. Not only do they a standout from a guest perspective, but their company culture, work life balance, benefits and wages are some of the best in the industry. In the search for the right Executive Sous Chef it will be imperative for this person to not only come with genuine desire to create incredible food, but to show initiative with the team, and an openness to learning new techniques.

Executive Sous Chef responsibilities:

• Ensure the kitchen is operating smoothly and support the Head Chef with the daily operations of the Back of House
• Lead others and hold your own in a fast-paced environment, all while having a positive and humble personality
• Ensure all food preparation is carried out according to the recipes and in accordance with health standards
• Reviewing menus, analyzing recipes, determining food, labor, and overhead costs
• Collaborates with senior kitchen leadership to maintains an effective training program for all employees so that all their time can be productive
• Ensures daily that the kitchen is staffed appropriately, the kitchen is clean, inventory levels are appropriate, and equipment is working properly

Ideal Executive  Sous Chef candidate:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in high-volume, multi-service environment required and/or 5+ years of culinary experience; Culinary diploma or equivalent in experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern cuisine a plus but not required
• Must be familiar with inventory and costing software programs (i.e. ChefTec, Compeat)
• Positive attitude along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of dependability and a passion for hospitality and creating incredible guest experience

We are hiring immediately for this exciting position. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please send your resume to Hollymaudsley@corecruitment.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the USA.