Sous Chef

Well-established hospitality group is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in New York City. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient food production. The ideal candidate is a strong team leader with a passion for excellence and a keen eye for cost control, menu development, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food & Labor Cost Management

• Oversee daily food production, ensuring consistency and quality.

• Manage ordering of dry goods, produce, meat, and seafood.

• Monitor waste logs and implement cost-control measures.

• Adjust staffing levels based on business demands and reconcile payroll.

• Menu Development & Execution

• Participate in menu standardization.

• Train BOH teams on menu updates and execution.

• Maintain updated mise en place and ensure seamless service.

• Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Train and supervise line cooks, fostering a culture of excellence.

• Lead daily BOH line-ups.

• Compliance & Kitchen Maintenance

• Ensure all Department of Health (DOH) standards and HACCP logs are maintained.

• Communicate maintenance needs promptly.

• Service & Operations

• Provide kitchen pass coverage for approximately five shifts per week.

• Support multiple outlets, including a restaurant, bar, commissary, room service, and events.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Sous Chef or similar leadership role.
• NYC Food Protection Certification required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a great opportunity for a driven culinary professional to take the next step in their career. If you are passionate about food, hospitality, and team development, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Salary - $70,000 – $80,000 (based on experience)
• PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Transit Benefits
• 401K
• Dining perks across all Restaurants properties
• Opportunities for professional development

We are an equal opportunity employer.

More detail about JF Restaurants HQ part of JF Restaurants, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/251099-JF-Restaurants-HQ