Sous Chef | Popular Cafe & Catering | Brooklyn
KITCHEN MANAGER / Sous CHEF
Daytime Café & Catering Kitchen | Brooklyn, NYC
Full-Time
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A busy, beloved neighborhood café in Brooklyn is seeking a talented and motivated Kitchen Manager/Chef to join a growing daytime café and catering kitchen. The café serves a seasonal menu of hot and cold dishes, made-to-order focaccia sandwiches, baked goods, and rotating specials — all out of a fully open kitchen. A growing catering and events program gives the kitchen team the opportunity to work on a wide variety of food and experiences beyond the daily café menu.
This is a role for someone who genuinely loves to cook, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in putting out consistently beautiful, high-quality food.
Approximately 70% of the menu is gluten-free, making allergen awareness and cross-contamination protocols a critical part of this role. The kitchen is fully open to the café floor, so a warm, guest-facing presence is just as important as culinary skill.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Professional kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment
- Early morning and weekend availability required
- Strong cooking, knife, and prep skills
- Excellent attention to detail and consistency
- Deep understanding of food allergies, dietary restrictions, and cross-contamination protocols
- Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient station
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working as part of a close-knit team
- Able to follow recipes and direction while also taking ownership of your work
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continue developing
- Flexible, adaptable, and positive during busy service
- Comfortable interacting with guests in an open-kitchen environment
Above all, we're looking for someone who cares about food, takes pride in their work, and wants to become an important part of a growing business.