Sous Chef - Chef Daniel Boulud Restaurants

About the role

The Dinex Group is looking for Sous Chefs to join one of Chef Daniel Boulud's New York City Restaurants. If you strive towards excellence and are dedicated to enhancing your skills and knowledge, we welcome you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production of food at all stations, assisting the cooks when needed
• Support the Executive Chef in maintaining a smooth and efficient service
• Order and inspect for quality all food items necessary for the production of the finished menu items
• Maintain kitchen equipment following food & safety/restaurant standards of cleanliness and organization
• Track food costs as requested
• Ensure that employees keep waste to a minimum
• Recognize the importance of employee morale and lead by example

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory role preferred
• Culinary training degree preferred
• Verbal English, French and/or Spanish proficiency are a plus
• Must possess superb communication skills along with a positive attitude
• Ability to provide structure in a team environment with a strong work ethic and adherence to food safety protocol

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Able to train and motivate team
• Superb organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Establish client relationships and ensuring maximum satisfaction

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

This position is full-time and salary based.