New York
Job Description Sous Chef Location: New York, NY We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team at an upscale, design-forward restaurant offering a refined yet approachable dining experience. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a passion for culinary excellence, creativity, and teamwork, capable of upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation in a sophisticated environment. Responsibilities: • Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all back-of-house operations, including prep, service, and daily execution., • Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure consistency, efficiency, and adherence to recipes and plating standards., • Maintain exceptional food quality, taste, and presentation across all menu items., • Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls to achieve financial and operational goals., • Enforce compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations., • Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless communication and service flow., • Assist in menu development, seasonal updates, and special event planning., • Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture. Qualifications: • Minimum 3–5 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or sous chef role within a high-volume, upscale or fine-dining restaurant., • Strong knowledge of contemporary American and European-inspired cuisine, plating, and technique., • Proven ability to manage and develop kitchen staff in a fast-paced, high-standard environment., • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistency and excellence., • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, paid time off, and growth opportunities within a renowned hospitality group. Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-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, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\n\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.\n\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.