The Senior Sous Chef is second in command in the kitchen and assumes responsibility for supervising the production of food at all stations, mentoring the cooks, assisting on the line when needed, as well as supporting the Executive Chefs in all aspects of day to day operation.
We are a private 34 seat restaurant located inside the prestigious building 15 Central Park West.
The Role: Consistently deliver a culture of genuine Hospitality to guests and team members.
Lead a high performing kitchen team and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day's specific service periods.
Delivers consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team and ensuring an effectively expedited service.
Educate dining room service staff on all aspects of food menu & culinary procedures through tastings and staff presentation.
Fosters a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, always ensuring clear communication.
Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.
Ensure that back of house operations are kept clean, safe and up to all "A" level health code standards.
Lead the kitchen team to ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute the assigned station properly.
Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development.
Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team.
Experience: 3+ years of Sous Chef experience in fine dining or similar environment Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, inventory and purchasing experience necessary Creativity and the ability to compose a dish from idea to daily execution, recipe building.
Comfortable and passionate about cooking with the seasons Compensation: Annual salary range of $75,000 - $85,000, plus bonus and holiday tips Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Winter and Summer break.
401k / flex spending / discounted rate for underground parking More detail about 15 Central Park West part of Elior North America, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/692528-15-central-park-west