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Who are we hiring? Madison Square Garden is searching for a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join our talented culinary staff. In this position, you will act as the Chef of an area or department, following and enforcing our Executive Chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional proficient in food quality, menu development and execution, and leading and organizing a kitchen team. Duties include recruiting new employees, responding to guest issues, and developing new menu options.
What will you do?
Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
Set excellent customer service and work examples.
Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
Provide support and leadership to kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
Manage the kitchen team and staffing levels.
Attend in-house event related meetings and relay immediate changes with other departments.
Place food and supply orders as needed for events.
What do you need to succeed?
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or a relevant field.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
NYC DOH Certificate required.
Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must be adaptable and flexible to any possible schedule changes or kitchen needs.
Experience in the catering world.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position (lift up to 50 lbs).
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in whenever necessary.
Familiarity with working within a union environment is a plus.
Special Requirements
Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds.
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting required.
Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including AM shifts, PM shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Restaurants
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Who are we hiring? Madison Square Garden is searching for a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join our talented culinary staff. In this position, you will act as the Chef of an area or department, following and enforcing our Executive Chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional proficient in food quality, menu development and execution, and leading and organizing a kitchen team. Duties include recruiting new employees, responding to guest issues, and developing new menu options.
What will you do?
Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
Set excellent customer service and work examples.
Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
Provide support and leadership to kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
Manage the kitchen team and staffing levels.
Attend in-house event related meetings and relay immediate changes with other departments.
Place food and supply orders as needed for events.
What do you need to succeed?
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or a relevant field.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
NYC DOH Certificate required.
Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must be adaptable and flexible to any possible schedule changes or kitchen needs.
Experience in the catering world.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position (lift up to 50 lbs).
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in whenever necessary.
Familiarity with working within a union environment is a plus.
Special Requirements
Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds.
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting required.
Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including AM shifts, PM shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Restaurants
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