Who You Are:
We are seeking a candidate looking to take their next step in their career to become the Sous Chef at a new and exciting French restaurant. They will be a key member of our opening team working directly with the Executive Chef to guide and lead our team to becoming a new New York Classic. This a great opportunity for highly motivated individuals who are growing in their careers and want to help create a professional work environment that prides itself on excellence, consistency, and phenomenal guest experiences.
Candidates with prior experience as sous chefs at well-established fine dining restaurants are encouraged to apply. Candidates without experience in management will be considered for this role with exceptional work background as a line cook/chef de partie at high-end restaurants.
This will be a brigade-style kitchen with a clearly outlined hierarchy and honest communication. Members of the opening team will have the opportunity to help define the language, systems and culture of a new New York Classic. As this is a restaurant opening, flexibility in schedule will be required with strong growth and financial opportunities being offered to candidates who are pivotal to our success. The job will be full-time, primarily Tuesday to Saturday, working nights with an average of 50-55 hours per week. We are looking be looking to have the sous chef join our team the first week of November.
Details about the job:
- This role will be responsible for prep, and helping run service
- The kitchen will have one cold station and three hot stations responsible for cooking on the line
- We will plate most of the hot food on the pass and call orders to the cooks
- As this is a restaurant opening, flexibility in schedule will be required with strong growth and financial opportunities being offered to candidates who are pivotal to our success
- The kitchen and equipment will be brand new
- The recipes will be grammed out, tested, and work
- You will be expected to fill in for stations if cooks call out or do not show up.
- Service will be from 5:30pm-10pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 5:30pm to 11pm Thursday to Saturday to start.
Job Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience working various stations in a high-volume restaurants, fine dining establishments
- Prior experience as a sous chef welcome, but not necessary with great prior restaurant experience
- Knife skills, plating techniques, sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Set of personal tools including but not limited to: chef knives, petty knife, slicer, chefs tools, etc.
- Ability to learn and follow recipes to execute dishes and prep
- Ability to learn and follow ordering procedure
- Ability to work in a team environment and take feedback well
- Ability to schedule and manage a culinary team
- Ability to work the pass, call tickets in a clear and coherent manner
- Maintain safe, sanitary and organized work stations as outlined by your supervisor and the Department of Health
- Lift and carry 30+ pounds
- Ability to work long hours standing, shifts will last up to 10 hours
Benefits:
List of benefits:As a valued member of our team we will offer
- Competitive Pay
- Strong opportunities for growth
- Health Insurance Stipend
- Paid Time Off
- Family meal while working
- Monthly meetings with direct supervisor to offer feedback and growth trajectory
- Learning & Professional Development