Sous Chef - Commissary Operations
3 months ago
New York
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Overnight Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager in leading culinary operations at our commissary, ensuring top-quality food production for our store locations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on maintaining high standards, optimizing processes, mentoring staff, and ensuring seamless operations in the Executive Chef’s absence. Key Responsibilities Culinary & Operations • Oversee daily production to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency., • Support menu development, seasonal rollouts, and recipe implementation., • Supervise and train Sous Chefs and hourly kitchen staff., • Ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance with company standards., • Hire, coach, evaluate, and develop kitchen staff., • Promote a positive kitchen culture and enforce accountability., • Assist in managing food, labor, and operating costs., • Create and manage kitchen schedules to align with labor budgets., • Maintain accurate inventory counts and participate in period-end processes.Qualifications, • 3+ years of senior-level kitchen management experience in high-volume, quality-driven operations., • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training., • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Serve Safe certification required., • Spanish fluency a plus.Additional Requirements, • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods., • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays., • Must be proficient in English for communication and documentation.