About this position
Desired Qualifications- Minimum five years’ experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership role.
- Strong culinary knowledge with experience across multiple kitchen sections.
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- NYC Food Protection Certificate required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent culinary knowledge with attention to quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm, decisive, and professional under pressure.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen equipment.
- Clear verbal communication skills and a strong teamwork mindset.
- Professional appearance and strict adherence to grooming standards.
- Deliver consistent, high-quality food across all kitchen sections.
- Ensure full compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
- Support cost control through waste reduction and effective stock management.
- Maintain smooth kitchen operations and service flow during all shifts.
- Protect and enhance the reputation of the restaurant’s culinary offering.
- Assist the Head Chef in planning, organizing, and coordinating daily kitchen operations.
- Read, review, and act promptly on reports and instructions from the Head Chef.
- Manage the kitchen during assigned shifts, ensuring correct preparation, handling, and storage of food items.
- Coordinate with the Head Chef on menu development and all food-related matters.
- Conduct daily physical inventory of specified food items.
- Ensure kitchen staff report to work as scheduled and document lateness or absences.
- Inspect staff grooming and uniform standards and correct any deficiencies.
- Ensure recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, and photographs are current and followed.
- Prepare menu items according to approved recipes, yield guides, and department standards.
- Work on the kitchen line during service, assisting where required and engaging with guests when appropriate.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of restaurant services, features, and offerings to respond accurately to guest inquiries.
- Raise and follow up on maintenance work orders, liaising with management and facilities for urgent repairs.
- Inspect cleanliness of kitchen sections, lines, and floors and ensure immediate corrective action.
- Minimize waste and maintain controls to meet forecasted food and labor costs.
- Supervise food production areas to maintain high quality and consistency standards.
- Address operational issues and concerns immediately within the area of responsibility.
- Uphold and enhance the reputation and image of the restaurant.
- Demonstrate creativity in menu execution, flexibility in meeting guest demands, and adaptability to market needs.
- Establish clear objectives to maintain an excellent reputation with guests, management, and staff.
- Develop and implement action plans to introduce new culinary highlights to the menu.
- Inform the Head Chef of supply requirements and assist with requisitioning and stock organization.
- Oversee hygiene and sanitation standards to ensure all food is free from microbiological, chemical, and physical contamination.
- Ensure all kitchen work areas meet required hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Provide on-the-job training and coach team members using the “Clean as You Go” method.
- Maintain a team-oriented approach and effectiveness during high-volume service periods.
Location
New York .
The source lists New York but does not specify a city. Check the original listing for the work location and any remote-work conditions.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3222348126.