Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Erica Gillespie

New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 167533

Job Summary

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Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity with a great company culture? This role is appealing for those who are enthusiastic team players eager to learn and strive for excellence. Join a leading Spanish tapas restaurant group known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to culinary excellence.

Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary (up to $80K, depending on experience)
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options.
  • Paid time off and discounted meals.
  • A strong company culture with high standards and growth opportunities.

Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in high volume scratch kitchen.
  • Highly proficient with cooking appliances and advanced knowledge of culinary techniques.
  • Knowledge of par levels and best ordering practices, with effective inventory management skills.
  • Basic understanding of financial implications, including P&L, COGs, labor, and operational excellence.
  • NYC Food Handlers Certificate
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Strong leadership abilities, including clear vision, active listening, and assertive communication.

Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills

  • Intuitive understanding of restaurant service.
  • Extensive food knowledge.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead.
  • Motivated by a strong internal drive to achieve success and dedicated to delivering high-quality work.

Sous Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Maintain the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.
  • Train, develop, and retain top-tier talent, fostering a team dedicated to culinary excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with the Chef de Cuisine to meet Back of House targets and facilitate smooth kitchen operations.
  • Support compliance with health regulations to ensure top grades in inspections.
  • Manage inventory levels effectively while maintaining high attention to ingredient 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: 167533

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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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