Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Anthony Leone

New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 167584

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We are seeking an accomplished Sous Chef to join a highly regarded, chef-driven restaurant group known for thoughtful menus and elevated guest experiences. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who values precision, organization, and the pursuit of excellence in every detail of kitchen operations.

Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation up to $80,000, dependent on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Paid time off and employee dining privileges
  • A supportive leadership environment with clearly defined growth pathways

Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

  • 3+ years of leadership experience in a scratch-kitchen setting, preferably in high-volume or elevated dining
  • Advanced culinary technique proficiency and strong familiarity with professional kitchen equipment
  • Skilled in ordering, inventory management, and maintaining accurate par levels
  • Understanding of kitchen financials, including cost control, labor oversight, and P&L impact
  • Valid Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain promptly)
  • Skilled communicator able to lead, mentor, and maintain a professional kitchen culture
  • Competency with basic administrative tools including Excel and standard POS/back-office systems

Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills

  • Refined palate and strong appreciation for plating, product quality, and consistency
  • Organized in planning, scheduling, and delegation, with the ability to anticipate operational needs
  • Composed and solutions-oriented, even in fast-paced or high-pressure service environments
  • Passionate about developing others and contributing to a positive workplace experience

Sous Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Oversee the execution of culinary standards, ensuring quality, flavor, and presentation are consistently upheld
  • Support ongoing training, coaching, and performance development of culinary staff
  • Partner with the Executive Chef / CDC to maintain efficient kitchen operations and achieve service and financial goals
  • Ensure full compliance with sanitation standards, safety protocols, and local health code requirements
  • Manage product levels, reduce waste, and uphold cost-management strategies without compromising quality

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 167584

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Anthony Leone

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