
Executive Sous Chef | French Cuisine | Michelin Star | NYC
Chef lead Michelin Star French Restaurant is seeking their next Executive Sous Chef. this restaurant is part of a large and notable group with plenty of ongoing projects in the near future.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
− To create and maintain an upbeat, productive, and educational environment in the kitchen
− Participate in and appropriately analyze every P&L meeting and develop an action plan and follow through on the plans.
− Consistent decisions must be made which are in the best interest of the guest, the employees, and the company.
Build the Business
− Increase guest satisfaction through great food quality standards.
− Create and maintain a menu that is appropriate for the concept and creative.
Build the Team
− Establish a system whereby all employees are thoroughly trained in issues pertaining to their position.
− Establish and maintain the appropriate staffing levels to meet or exceed budgeted labor percentage.
− Maintain accurate employee files and proper documentation.
Drive for Results
− Collaborate with the Executive Chef to proactively research, develop and implement innovative food ideas/concepts and new or revised menu/recipe items to increase individual restaurant's profitability.
− Coach the teams on effectively managing costs while maintaining the recipe standards, and the cooking and preparation procedures.
− Improve cost structure by improving BOH operating efficiency through maximizing the productivity of the staff, developing new procedures or streamlining processes; including receiving, preparation and cooking procedures, kitchen designs, and menu mix optimization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
− A minimum of 3 years of culinary experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a well-rated restaurant
− Prior experience and success in running expo in a busy kitchen
− Strong administrative skills and prior experience managing the purchasing and scheduling aspects of a kitchen
− Experience hiring, training, and mentoring salaried Sous Chefs and hourly BOH staff
− Ability to drive performance and results of a diverse culinary workforce
− A minimum of an Associate’s degree from a culinary school/university - preferred
BENEFITS:
- $85,000-$100,000 base salary (DOE)
- Bonus Plan up to 15% of comp
- Health Insurance enrollment plans
- Dental and Vision enrollment plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company wide dining discounts