Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Ron Voncannon

New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 164384

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Established, high-volume scratch-kitchen restaurant is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and oversee daily back-of-house operations. The Sous Chef will play a key role in maintaining consistency, food quality, and safety standards while leading, training, and motivating the kitchen team. This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced service environments and takes pride in building a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Sous Chef Benefits and Compensation:

  • Strong and attainable bonus program
  • H/D/V packages available
  • Great growth possibilities with an expanding group

Sous Chef Requirements and Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a full-service, high-volume kitchen
  • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to train, mentor, and retain back-of-house staff
  • Proficiency in inventory control, ordering, scheduling, and cost management
  • Calibrate with Executive Chef to lead a team of 18-25 BOH team members
  • Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure during high-demand service periods

Sous Chef Preferred Background and Skills:

  • Bi-Lingual preferred but not required
  • Familiarity with coordinating kitchen operations for events or large group dining
  • Track record of improving operational efficiency and maintaining consistent standards
  • ServeSafe certification or equivalent preferred

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: 164384

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 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.

Ron Voncannon

Senior Recruiting Partner

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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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Senior Recruiting Partner