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Willow Tree Recruiting

Sous Chef

Willow Tree Recruiting, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Pay Range This range is provided by Willow Tree Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $70,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr

Join this renowned restaurant group as the Sous Chef of their upscale French restaurant, responsible for supporting all kitchen operations, complete with excellent benefits, competitive salary, and outstanding career growth opportunities.

Company

Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence

Combines innovative concepts, elevated design, and outstanding service across 3 distinct concepts

Benefits & Features

Medical insurance paid 100%

Dental and Vision insurance

FSA and HSA

401k (after 1 year, with 5% matching)

2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks after 2+ years

7 company holidays Your Role with the Company The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in all BOH operations. Your responsibilities will include:

Assist in managing the kitchen with production and execution, training and mentoring the culinary and FOH staff, as well as managing food and labor costs on a daily basis

Daily inspections of all food prepared; ensure cleanliness and sanitation procedures are followed by the entire BOH team

Coordinate training activities with the main kitchen, prep cooks and dishwashers

Maintain all specialized company equipment and ensure cleaning protocols are followed

Build lasting relationship with all vendors

Assist Chef de Cuisine with food and beverage related issues, execution issues and problem solving

Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels

Experienced leader to anchor and guide the service team with confidence and efficiency

Assist in scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen staff

Background Profile

2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef with an $6M+ upscale or fine dining restaurant

Experience with French cuisine preferred

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills

Energetic, detail oriented, and a passion for hospitality

Must be quick to learn, flexible, and comfortable adapting in a fast-changing environment

Able to pivot swiftly and embrace new challenges with a learning mindset

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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