Sous Chef - Creative Concepts NYC - New York

Rosa Mexicano Restaurants, a NYC based, successful casual fine dining restaurant group known for outstanding hospitality and service and for offering an authentic menu. Sous Chef are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions for the restaurant. The position entails assisting the Executive Chef / Chef in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. The Sous Chef motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management. Key Responsibilities: • Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained., • Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items., • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team., • Assists the Executive Chef / Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure., • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards, • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned, • Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed, • Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products, • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits, • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate Preferred Qualifications: • Culinary degree preferred, • Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred, • Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training, • Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective, • Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader, • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation, • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet), • Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate, • Ability to work a continuously flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends with varying days off to support a seven-day-a-week dining operation, • ServSafe® Certification

Position Summary We are looking for an experienced PM Cook / Wok Cook to prepare food, run the kitchen line, and support closing operations. The ideal candidate has strong wok experience and is reliable, fast, clean, and comfortable working in a busy fast-casual restaurant. Responsibilities · Prepare and cook menu items according to restaurant recipes, portions, and quality standards. · Cook proteins, vegetables, noodles, and sauces using wok techniques as needed. · Set up and maintain the PM line with proper mise en place, labeling, and restocking. · Maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards. · Complete closing duties, including breakdown, cleaning, labeling, and end-of-shift restock. · Communicate low stock, quality issues, or equipment problems to the manager. · Support teammates with prep, packing, dishwashing, cleaning, and other tasks as needed. Qualifications · 1-2 years of kitchen, line cook, prep cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience required. · Wok cooking experience required; Asian cuisine experience preferred. · Must be available Saturday and Sunday nights, plus 2-3 weekday nights. · Reliable, responsible, punctual, and comfortable working PM/closing shifts. · Able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality. · Hands-on team player willing to support other stations when needed. · NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus, but not required.

Position Summary The Prep Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily prep and batch production operations, ensuring all products are prepared accurately, safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role supervises daily production execution, team assignments, inventory and par levels, quality control, and production performance. The Prep Production Supervisor is responsible for executing against established operational metrics and escalating issues that may impact product availability, quality, food safety, or production deadlines. This position works closely with the Production Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure production needs are met across all locations. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Execution • Create and compile daily par sheets to determine current inventory levels and identify prep and batch production needs., • Assign daily prep and production tasks based on par levels, inventory, staffing, and operational priorities., • Create and oversee daily prep and batch production schedules for the current location., • Ensure assigned prep and production tasks are completed accurately and within required timelines., • Maintain appropriate par levels for all batch-produced items in walk-in coolers and storage areas., • Ensure production is completed on time to prevent product shortages and 86s., • Oversee the preparation and fulfillment of production orders for current and upcoming satellite locations., • Monitor production throughout the shift and adjust staffing, assignments, and priorities as operational needs change., • Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, organization, workflow, and capacity., • Escalate production delays, equipment downtime, staffing shortages, inventory issues, or other barriers that may impact production. Performance & Operational Metrics • Monitor daily production performance against established company metrics and targets., • Support execution of the company’s Never 86 standards and proactively identify products at risk of shortage., • Monitor assigned task completion, production completion, assigned completion %, NVA %, and other established production KPIs., • Ensure required production tasks, checks, and documentation are completed accurately and on time., • Identify performance gaps and take corrective action within the Supervisor’s control., • Escalate recurring issues, missed targets, capacity constraints, or other significant performance concerns to the Production Manager., • Hold team members accountable for assigned work, production standards, and completion expectations. Food Quality & Quality Control • Ensure all recipes, prep procedures, portioning standards, and production specifications are consistently followed., • Ensure all products meet company quality standards, food safety requirements, and established QC specifications before release or distribution., • Execute and oversee required quality-control checks throughout production., • Ensure that required QC tasks and checks are completed and accurately documented., • Monitor products for consistency in taste, texture, appearance, portioning, and other established quality standards., • Identify products that do not meet established standards and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken., • Escalate significant or recurring quality concerns to the Production Manager and appropriate departments., • Support continuous improvement of production and QC processes. Food Safety & Sanitation • Ensure all food is prepared, handled, cooled, stored, and transported in accordance with company procedures and applicable food safety requirements., • Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, rotation, and handling of all prepared and batch-produced products., • Ensure production areas, equipment, and storage areas are maintained in accordance with sanitation and food safety standards., • Monitor employee compliance with food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements., • Immediately address or escalate food safety concerns. Team Leadership • Assign daily responsibilities and clearly communicate production priorities and expectations to the team., • Monitor employee performance throughout the shift and provide real-time coaching and direction., • Hold team members accountable for productivity, quality, food safety, task completion, and company standards., • Support the training and development of production employees., • Identify staffing, training, or performance concerns and communicate them to the Production Manager., • Maintain an organized, productive, and accountable production environment. Communication & Cross-Functional Coordination • Maintain effective communication with the Production Manager, Shift Managers, Supervisors, and production team regarding daily priorities and operational needs., • Collaborate with relevant departments, including R&D, Procurement, Distribution, and Management, to support efficient production., • Communicate issues related to prep, staffing, inventory, product quality, production capacity, equipment, or deadlines., • Support production planning and fulfillment requirements for satellite locations and company growth initiatives., • Provide clear handoffs and updates regarding incomplete production, shortages, quality concerns, or other issues requiring follow-up. Qualifications • Previous experience in food production, commissary, kitchen, or high-volume food-service operations., • Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred., • Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and production procedures., • Ability to read, follow, and enforce standardized recipes and production specifications., • Experience working with production targets, KPIs, or performance metrics preferred., • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to prioritize production needs and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills., • Comfortable using scheduling, inventory, production-management, and reporting systems., • Ability to identify operational issues, take appropriate corrective action, and escalate when necessary., • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Position Summary Orbital Kitchens is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Pasta Cook to prepare made-to-order pasta dishes and support menu items across our restaurant brands. This role requires strong station organization, consistent recipe execution, and the ability to manage multiple orders in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining food quality, accuracy, and speed. Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, sauce, finish, and package pasta dishes and other assigned menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, ticket modifiers, and brand standards., • Cook pasta to the required doneness and maintain consistent sauce texture, seasoning, temperature, and presentation., • Manage multiple orders through the Kitchen Display System (KDS), coordinating timing with other stations to meet ticket-time expectations., • Check each order for accuracy, modifications, portion size, and packaging before handoff., • Set up and maintain station mise en place, including pasta, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and garnishes., • Follow prep lists, par levels, and opening and closing checklists to keep the station stocked and service-ready., • Follow food-safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures, including proper temperature control and prevention of cross-contamination., • Label, date, rotate, and store ingredients using first-in, first-out (FIFO) standards., • Keep the station, equipment, utensils, and surrounding work areas clean and organized throughout the shift., • Communicate shortages, prep needs, quality concerns, ticket delays, and equipment issues promptly to kitchen leadership., • Minimize waste through accurate portioning, proper storage, and careful product handling., • Support other stations and restaurant brands as directed during high-volume periods. Qualifications • Previous experience as a pasta cook, line cook, prep cook, or high-volume hot-station cook is preferred., • Familiarity with pasta preparation, sauce finishing, and sauté techniques is preferred., • Ability to work quickly and accurately while managing multiple orders., • Working knowledge of recipe execution, portion control, food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness., • Ability to read and follow KDS tickets, recipes, and build charts, prep lists, and leadership direction., • Reliable, punctual, organized, receptive to feedback, and committed to teamwork., • Ability to stand for extended periods and safely work around hot equipment, steam, and sharp tools.

Reports to: General Manager With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR Our Cake Team Members are true masters of their crafts. The quality and beauty of their creations are second to none. That level of quality and commitment to excellence is found in everyone who works with us. This candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confectionary execution of all cakes, pastries and desserts. Our ideal Cake Team Member will have a passion for decorating and producing cakes in order to bring a smile and satisfaction to our guests! KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for scaling, decorating and producing of all Desserts, Pastries and Cakes, • General knowledge of production methods and organization of Confectionary production, • Learn new products and skills and has ability to demonstrate proper techniques to new cakers, • Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of work station, • Must be able to manage time and skills with strong organization, • Knowledge of all recipes and procedures of all production, • Ensure cake display is presentable for internal and external customers, • Make creams and sauces for cakes and pastries, • Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner, • Inform supervisor when equipment is not working properly and manage when food supplies are getting low, • Perform other related duties as assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, quality program, • Knowledge on food producing technique, food microbiology, and food sanitary safety practice/procedure, • Ability to work weekends and holidays., • Food safety, food labeling, nutrition related knowledge (include FDA), • Confectionery/Foods major recommended, • Food Handler's Certificate, preferred, • Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment, • Ability to multi-task, • Multiple priority management abilities, • Feedback is a gift! We can only learn, grow and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our customers are telling us., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Flexible work schedule, • Competitive compensation, • Discounted meals during your shift, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for full time employees

The Parisian Tea Room is looking for a Chef/cook to cook, minimal dishes, such as soups, and sandwiches minimal baking. Duties include cleanup, and cooking in a small .

Harlem Shake is looking for an experienced and dependable Line Cook to join our kitchen team at our Harlem location. Our line cooks work in a busy, fast-paced kitchen preparing burgers, fries, chicken, shakes, and other menu items according to Harlem Shake recipes and quality standards. This position requires speed, accuracy, teamwork, and strong attention to food safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and guest requests, • Work assigned stations, including grill, fry, assembly, prep, and other kitchen areas as needed, • Make sure every order is prepared accurately, safely, and within the expected ticket time, • Complete daily food preparation, including batching, portioning, labeling, and stocking, • Follow FIFO procedures and properly rotate all food products, • Check food quality, freshness, temperatures, labels, and expiration dates, • Follow NYC Department of Health food-storage and sanitation requirements, • Prevent cross-contamination and follow all allergen procedures, • Keep stations stocked, clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift, • Complete opening, shift-change, and closing checklists, • Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, storage areas, and assigned stations, • Properly record food waste and communicate low-stock items to the manager, • Follow manager and shift-lead instructions, • Assist other team members during busy periods, • Cross-train and complete prep, dishwashing, cleaning, or other kitchen responsibilities when needed, • Follow all Harlem Shake recipes, policies, safety procedures, and workplace standards Qualifications: • Previous line-cook, grill-cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience is strongly preferred, • Comfortable working in a high-volume and fast-paced kitchen, • Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures, • Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, • Dependable, punctual, productive, and able to work well with a team, • Able to communicate clearly with managers and coworkers, • Willing to learn different kitchen stations and accept coaching, • Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude, • Must be available for scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Physical Requirements: • Able to stand and move throughout the entire shift, • Able to work around grills, fryers, heat, steam, and other kitchen equipment, • Able to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive tasks, • Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, • Able to work safely in hot, busy, and sometimes confined kitchen areas Job Types: Full-time and part-time Pay: $15–$18 per hour plus tips Location: Harlem Shake, 100 W. 124th Street, New York, NY 10027 Benefits may include a flexible schedule, paid vacation, and 401(k) eligibility.