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Sous Chef – Premier Hotel Opening | New York City, NY

Be part of the opening culinary leadership team for a new, upscale hotel in New York City. We’re seeking an accomplished Sous Chef with a strong banquet and events background to help launch and lead a high-volume, multi-outlet culinary operation.

This is a standout opportunity to build systems, teams, and standards from the ground up. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee back-of-house operations, with a primary focus on banquets, meetings, and large-scale events while supporting additional outlets as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus (10% of base salary)
Medical, dental, 401(k), vacation pay, and comprehensive benefits
Paid time off and holiday pay
Clear career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group
Professional, collaborative, and growth-driven work environment

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations with a strong emphasis on banquets, catering, meetings, and special events.
Lead, train, and mentor a diverse culinary team to deliver consistent quality, execution, and timing at scale
Support menu development and execution for banquet and event programs, ensuring flexibility, consistency, and operational efficiency
Manage food and labor costs, inventory control, and adherence to budgeted P&L targets
Maintain all health, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with local and company regulations
Partner closely with front-of-house, events, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences
Act as the Executive Chef’s right hand, stepping into leadership responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a hotel or event-driven restaurant.
Extensive banquet and event experience, including large-scale, multi-function execution
Proven success managing teams, timelines, and production in fast-paced, high-volume settings
Strong organizational, leadership, and financial acumen
Hands-on, team-first leader with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence
Previous hotel opening or pre-opening experience strongly preferred

JOB ID: 172397

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