Sous Chef - Limusina

Quality Branded is Hiring a Sous Chef to Join the LIMUSINA Chef Team!

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. We are searching for a leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, takes pride in developing teams, and is committed to delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

About the Role:

The Sous Chef has an in-depth familiarity with the kitchen’s operations and is able to fill in for the Chef when needed and assist in resolving any problems that may arise on the job. This individual must possess the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate tasks to a large staff. They must also be able to draw upon their considerable experience as a cook who has worked in many different roles and settings to effectively coach and mentor cooks, and at times, fill in for them.

What You'll Do:

• Model for team a high standard of company policy and protocol compliance.
• Ensure that all food meets the highest standards of quality, presentation, and timeliness.
• Staff management which includes recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, scheduling, payroll, performance evaluation and disciplining of employees.
• Work alongside Executive Chef on menu development.
• Resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen and seize control of a situation at a moment’s notice.
• Manage execution of full menu.
• Expedite during service.
• Inventory, purchasing and receiving of products for department.
• Maintain strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen in adhere to all state health department guidelines.
• Observe all the food-safety requirements established by your state department of health.
• Follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) sanitation guidelines.
• Work to build apprenticeship and employee development programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience, including at least 1 year in a kitchen management role within a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Exceptional culinary skills and attention to detail
• Current NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining composure and professionalism
• 100% - Walks and stands during entire service
• Must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry and stoop.
• Must be able to move, carry and lift 50 pounds with frequency throughout shift.
• Must have excellent knife skills, ability to cook in all stations.

Preferred

• Experience leading kitchen teams
• Fine dining or luxury hospitality experience
• Strong understanding of food cost control and kitchen operations

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off
• Clear Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Stable, Established Hospitality Company
• Professional Development Support

Exceptional Benefits Package Dining Benefits

• Up to $5,000 annually in dining benefits across our restaurant portfolio

Health & Wellness

• Access to Cigna's National Medical Plan
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance benefits
• Transit benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match

Professional Growth:

• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for wine education, language courses, technology training, and other professional development opportunities

Additional Perks:

• Quarterly stipend for cell phone and professional clothing purchases
• New Parent Bonus Program

About Quality Branded:

Quality Branded is a collection of critically acclaimed restaurants owned and managed by father-and-son restaurateurs Alan and Michael Stillman, alongside Chef Craig Koketsu.

Our restaurants are built on a commitment to exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and creating opportunities for talented individuals to build meaningful, long-term careers.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an ambitious culinary professional looking for an opportunity to grow with one of the industry's most respected restaurant groups, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and join the Limusina team.

Quality Branded provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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