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Sous Chef - Birdsall House - Peekskill

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Sous Chef – Food & Beverage Operations
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the daily culinary operations of a high-volume hospitality and event-driven kitchen. This role is responsible for assisting in leadership of the kitchen team, maintaining food quality and consistency, supporting banquet and restaurant service, and helping drive a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, calm under pressure, and passionate about hospitality, execution, and team development.
Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations across restaurant, banquet, brunch, catering, and special event service
  • Lead line cooks and prep staff during service while maintaining standards for quality, timing, cleanliness, and consistency
  • Help oversee food preparation, station setup, production schedules, and execution during high-volume periods
  • Ensure all dishes are prepared and plated according to recipe and presentation standards
  • Support ordering, inventory, food cost control, and proper product rotation/storage
  • Assist in menu development, specials, and seasonal programming
  • Maintain sanitation, safety, and health department standards at all times
  • Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff through hands-on leadership and daily accountability
  • Work closely with FOH management to ensure strong communication and guest satisfaction
  • Participate in operational debriefs and system improvement initiatives focused on execution and efficiency
  • Step into leadership role in absence of Executive Chef

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a restaurant, hotel, or catering environment
  • Strong knowledge of line cooking, prep systems, banquet execution, and kitchen organization
  • Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism
  • Understanding of food cost management, inventory systems, and labor awareness
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and events
  • Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience

Preferred Traits

  • Hospitality-first mindset
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Calm and solution-oriented under pressure
  • Passion for scratch cooking and operational excellence
  • Ability to adapt to changing service demands and event execution

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments

Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for growth within food & beverage operations.

  • Experiencia
    Se requiere
  • Idiomas
    Inglés – Avanzado
  • Jornada
    Completa
  • Salario
    60.000 $ – 65.000 $ anual
  • Inicio
    Incorporación inmediata

pin icon5 John Walsh Boulevard, 10566, Peekskill

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Bar, Store, Restaurant • 51-250 empleados

En JOB TODAY desde mayo, 2026

What makes our operation a great place to work is the combination of growth, creativity, structure, and hospitality culture. We are building an environment where employees are expected to perform at a high level, given the tools to succeed

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