Executive Chef

Company: 15 Central Park West
Location: New York
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef Job DescriptionThe Senior Sous Chef is a key member of our culinary team at 15 Central Park West, a prestigious restaurant located in a prime location. This role reports directly to the Executive Chef and is responsible for overseeing the production of food at all stations, mentoring junior chefs, and supporting the Executive Chef in all aspects of day-to-day operations.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team and maintain excellence and hospitality throughout each day's service periods.
• Deliver consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team and ensuring an effectively expedited service.
• Educate dining room service staff on all aspects of food menu and culinary procedures through tastings and staff presentations.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication.
• Ensure that all recipes, products, food preparations, and food execution meet the restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.
• Ensure that back-of-house operations are kept clean, safe, and up to all 'A' level health code standards.
• Lead the kitchen team to ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute their assigned stations properly.
• Provide feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development.
• Consistently look for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team.Requirements:
  • 3+ years of Sous Chef experience in fine dining or similar environments.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, inventory, and purchasing experience necessary.
  • Creativity and the ability to compose a dish from idea to daily execution, recipe building.
  • Comfortable and passionate about cooking with the seasons.Benefits:
    • Annual salary range of $75,000 - $85,000, plus bonus and holiday tips.
    • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
    • Paid Winter and Summer break.
    • 401k / flex spending / discounted rate for underground parking.

Keywords: 15 Central Park West, East Brunswick , Executive Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , New York, New Jersey