Our client, a realty corporation located in Midtown, NYC, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent management skills, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can assist in maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
- Execute a 3-4 course menu daily, including salad, fish entre, sandwich, and potentially a pasta or soup
- Manage daily operations, including facilities, ordering, and receiving
- Communicate with the Executive Chef regarding any significant issues or updates
- Ensure all dietary restrictions and allergies are properly noted and adhered to
- Oversee inventory management and purchase orders
- Train, motivate, and assist team members to ensure smooth and successful operations
- Maintain food safety guidelines and procedures
- Monitor HACCP temperature logs and ensure compliance
- Supervise associates in daily operations, including food production, service, and back-of-house duties
- Assist in producing and executing daily and weekly caf menus
- Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with the marketing and culinary team
- Participate in dishwashing and cleaning as needed
Dress Code:
- Chef coat required
- Bring your own knives
Required Qualifications:
- Ideally 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef
- Progressive culinary and kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training
- Catering and/or corporate dining experience is a plus
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English
- High volume, complex food service operations experience is highly desirable
- Institutional and batch cooking experience is helpful
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and culinary trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- ServSafe certification is a significant plus
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must be comfortable with doing dishes and cleaning as part of the role
- Italian American culinary background is ideal
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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