Sous Chef

Compensation

• Salary: $80,000 – $85,000
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Job Details

I am hiring on behalf of a luxury prestigious client seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to support leadership within a high-end, fine dining restaurant environment.

The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and service excellence. This role provides hands-on leadership in the kitchen, supports menu development, oversees cost control and product sourcing, and ensures operational systems and quality assurance procedures are consistently upheld.

This is a leadership position requiring a chef who thrives in a refined, high-performance culinary environment and leads by example on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior culinary leadership in all aspects of kitchen operations
• Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal innovation
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency across all stations
• Monitor food costing, product specifications, and supplier quality
• Maintain strict sanitation, food safety, and temperature control standards
• Supervise mise en place, station setup, and daily prep execution
• Train, mentor, and motivate line cooks and junior team members
• Ensure an organized, clean, and professional open-kitchen environment
• Conduct quality checks and enforce kitchen systems and structure
• Assist with service coordination and pre-service lineups
• Support inventory control and proper product rotation

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within a luxury restaurant or hotel
• Strong background in Italian cuisine highly preferred
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• Food safety certification required (NYC Food Handlers certification preferred)