New York
Job Description Sous Chef Location: New York, NY Position Overview The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in supporting daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. This position works closely with the Executive Chef to ensure food quality, consistency, team development, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Key Responsibilities • Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent execution of menu items and service standards., • Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, promoting teamwork, accountability, and professional growth., • Support menu execution, recipe adherence, and proper plating presentation., • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance at all times., • Assist with ordering, inventory management, and proper storage procedures., • Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste reduction to support cost control goals., • Step into a leadership role during service, ensuring smooth kitchen flow and timely ticket execution., • Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to support seamless guest experiences., • Assist with scheduling, onboarding, and performance management as needed. Qualifications • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader in a full-service or high-volume operation., • Strong culinary fundamentals with a passion for quality, consistency, and presentation., • Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment., • Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and kitchen best practices., • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Preferred Skills • Experience in upscale casual, entertainment dining, or chef-driven concepts, • Familiarity with inventory systems and cost-control practices, • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, guest-focused setting Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.Gecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.