Hillside Provisions

JOB SUMMARY Hillside Provisions is a family-owned café and restaurant opening in Summer 2026 in Harrison, NY. We will offer exceptional craft coffee alongside morning, daytime, and evening services, aiming to create a new level of dining experience in Westchester County. We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to work closely with the BOH team, ensuring the seamless execution of all restaurant and café food operations with a specific focus on the in-person dining experience. The primary responsibility of this role is to support, execute, and refine all culinary operations while serving as a steward of food quality, systems, and team culture. This is a foundational leadership position requiring a sophisticated balance of high-level culinary execution, rigorous kitchen management, and staff mentorship. The Executive Sous Chef will ensure that every dish meets our established standards for quality, consistency, and profitability, while overseeing the daily flow of a dedicated kitchen team. • Our culinary core values are quality, consistency, and integrity., • Our internal emphasis is preparedness & process, teamwork, and accountability., • We intend to deliver food that is thoughtful, intentional, and refined, while maintaining a kitchen environment that is focused, respectful, collaborative, and calm. RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinating with the Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, including prep, production, and execution of cafe and in-person dining., • Support leading the BOH team through service on the line and/or expediting., • Ensuring all food meets established standards for taste, presentation, portioning, and timing., • Managing daily prep lists, production schedules, and pars to ensure readiness for service and smooth transitions through services., • Close collaboration with Executive Chef regarding training, mentoring, and developing kitchen staff, with a focus on skill-building, consistency, and accountability., • Maintaining organization, cleanliness, and food safety standards in accordance with DOH and internal SOPs., • Collaborating with the Chef-Owner and Executive Chef on menu execution, seasonal changes, and recipe refinement., • Monitoring product usage, minimizing waste, and communicating ordering needs or shortages., • Supporting inventory, receiving, and proper storage of products., • Assisting in documentation, systems refinement, and continuous improvement of kitchen processes., • Embracing the entrepreneurial mindset needed for a new restaurant, willing to take on new and different tasks as challenges arise. QUALIFICATIONS Experience & Skills • 5+ years of professional kitchen experience required, with at least 2 years in a Sous Chef role in a high-volume, scratch-cooking environment., • Advanced culinary technique, including mastery of diverse cooking methods, preservation, and high-level plating., • Strong understanding of culinary math including food cost percentages, labor management, and inventory turnover., • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital management tools and internal communication platforms., • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear directives and feedback., • Current Food Protection Certificate (ServeSafe or equivalent) is required., • Experience in a restaurant opening is a huge plus! Personal Attributes • Pride in one’s own work, • Passion for excellent food & hospitality, • Enjoys leading team through high-volume, service while contributing meaningfully to the long-term success of the kitchen., • Detail-oriented with commitment to precision and consistency, • Pride in craftsmanship and dedication to quality execution, • Ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor under pressure, • Self-aware and able to regulate your energy and communication effectively, • Strong work ethic and reliability, • Team-oriented mindset with clear communication skills, • Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement, • Ability to focus fully on work during service periods, • Thrives in environments where standards are high and details matter PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Requirements • Ability to lift 50 pounds, • Ability to stand up to 8+ hours, 5+ days a week, • Able to work in small spaces in close proximity to others in a fast-paced environment, • Occasionally write by hand, twist/bend/stop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds, • Ability to traverse all parts of the kitchen & restaurant quickly. Environment • Fast-paced, detail-oriented atmosphere, • Collaborative team environment focused on excellence, • Dynamic service periods requiring flexibility and adaptability Schedule • Full-time, • Available weekends & non-major holidays, • Flexible, understanding we are a new enterprise and have evolving needs This position description outlines the general nature and scope of work for this role but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve as our operations grow and improve. Hillside Provisions is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.