Sous Chef

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Join one of New York City’s most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants as our next Sous Chef, supporting a world-class culinary team committed to precision, seasonality, and exceptional execution. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven culinary professional who has trained in fine dining or accredited, award-winning kitchens.

About the Role

The Sous Chef will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring flawless execution of service, consistency of dishes, and adherence to the restaurant’s elevated standards. This position requires a strong technician with exceptional organization, attention to detail, and a passion for mentorship.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to uphold the restaurant’s Michelin-level excellence while contributing creativity, discipline, and leadership to the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee kitchen operations during service, ensuring culinary excellence and consistency.
• Train, supervise, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and culinary staff in technique, station management, and Michelin-level standards.
• Assist in menu development, recipe testing, and maintaining the restaurant’s culinary identity.
• Uphold rigorous standards for cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Maintain pars, order product, and manage inventory to support efficient and cost-aware operations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on systems, scheduling, and workflow improvements.
• Ensure flawless communication between BOH and FOH teams to maintain smooth service flow.
• Support tasting menus, special events, and seasonal menu transitions as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in fine dining, Michelin, or other highly accredited kitchens (James Beard, AAA Five Diamond, World’s 50 Best, etc.).
• Strong culinary fundamentals with exceptional knife skills and technical proficiency.
• Leadership experience—ability to inspire, coach, and elevate junior chefs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, inventory, ordering, and sanitation standards.
• Passion for excellence, discipline, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities for growth within a Michelin-starred environment
• Daily family meal and staff perks
• A structured, supportive environment for developing your culinary career

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: 168398

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Francesca Brajuha

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