Executive Sous Chef

Full-time, onsite position with Constellation Culinary Group at a luxury corporate account in New York, NY.

About the role

Lead a team of foodservice professionals in a high-end, professional dining environment. Previous catering experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus that align with customer tastes, nutritional guidelines, ease of preparation, and budget constraints; participate in purchasing specifications and recipe testing.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Maintain production, safety, and sanitation standards; inspect raw ingredients, finished products, food appearance, and service quality.

Requirements

• Proven background in restaurant, hotel, or institutional cooking with experience in high-volume production.
• 3 to 5 years of management experience in a culinary role.
• Strong leadership along with solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage annual budgets and control operating costs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Institutional Management, Nutrition, or Dietetics—or an equivalent combination of formal culinary training and experience (preferred).

Pay

Salary range: up to $130,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary UNUM offering for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Discount program.
• Commuter benefits (parking and transit).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k.
• Sick leave.
• 9 paid holidays.

About Constellation

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.