About this position
his full-time, on-site Sous Chef role is based in Manhattan, NY. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including planning and preparing menus, supervising food production, and ensuring dishes meet quality and presentation standards. This role helps coordinate kitchen staff, manages food safety and sanitation practices, and assists with ordering, inventory, and cost control. The Sous Chef collaborates with the culinary team to develop seasonal offerings, incorporate locally sourced ingredients, and maintain consistency across service periods. The position also involves mentoring team members, promoting a safe and inclusive work environment, and contributing to an exceptional dining experience for guests.
Qualifications
- Professional culinary skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and recipe execution, ideally in a high-volume or corporate dining environment.
- Experience with menu planning, product sourcing, and cost control, including inventory management and waste reduction.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen.
- Team leadership and communication skills, including the ability to train, guide, and motivate kitchen staff and collaborate with front-of-house teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities to coordinate multiple production tasks and meet service deadlines.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts as required by business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Formal culinary training or completion of a culinary arts program preferred; relevant on-the-job experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely perform the physical tasks associated with kitchen work, with reasonable accommodations as needed.
- Prior experience in hospitality, corporate dining, or contract food service is beneficial.
- Conducting production meetings and quality checks
Number of direct reports: 9
Schedule Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shifts: Early AM, Day Due to catering there is a requirement to stay for late night events where necessary; Though not for every event. Additional pay is supplemented for scenarios where a party is worked. More detail about Flik part of Flik Hospitality Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1187248-Flik
Location and commute
Manhattan, NY .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3242862310.