Executive Sous Chef | French Cuisine | Michelin Star | NYC

Full Time
1 year ago

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


Job Information

Offered Salary
85k/year - 100k/year