Sous Chef

Full-time, onsite role with Constellation Culinary Group in New York, NY.

About the role

Join our team as a sous chef in one of Manhattan's most prestigious residential buildings. This position offers excellent hours and the opportunity to supervise and participate in high-end culinary operations, including production for upscale events.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus considering consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation, and budgetary constraints; participate in menu planning, purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing, and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and finished products.
• Inspect assigned units for food preparation quality, service, food appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, equipment, and staff appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment.
• Interview, select, train, and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills, including large quantity production.
• Strong leadership, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management.
• Certification by a recognized culinary institution.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay

Up to $85,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical (full-time employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offerings for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (full-time employees)
• Paid Time Off