About the role:

We’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Port Sa’id NYC. We’re looking for people who are hard workers with a great attitude, who want to join our team for the long run. While you must be comfortable working independently, you must also appreciate a strong team environment. We support a culture of promoting from within and are seeking the right candidate who also shares our values. This is a full-time position with an ASAP start date.1-2 years of experience as a Sous Chef required; 5 years of kitchen experience in casual or fine dining required (fast food experience is not sufficient). Must speak fluent english.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a station from prep to service
• Manage inventory and suppliers, including placing orders
• Work with the chef and kitchen team to memorize and execute basic meal prep procedures
• Ensure that all food prep and storage areas and kitchen station meet regulation cleaning standards
• Maintain a level of professionalism during service (i.e. interact with guests, cook beautiful food with grace, keep your station clean, etc.)
• Interact with guests and create a warm atmosphere (we operate open kitchens, so this is a must!)
• Collaborate with the team to create new dishes, keeping local produce and season in mind
• Adhere to restaurant closing procedures

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a sous chef
• Minimum 5 years of experience cooking in a high volume kitchen
• Food Handler’s license from New York
• Strong knife skills (must own your own knives)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, upscale environment
• Experience with a variety of kitchen tasks preferred
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines
• Desire to have fun and join a unique kitchen team. As part of the open kitchen, chefs contribute to the atmosphere and guest experience.
• Must be receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback
• Must be professional, enthusiastic, and excited about our food, brand and story

About Port Said:

Israeli celeb-chef Eyal Shani brings to New York one of his most innovative restaurants -- Port Sa’id. A long time Tel Aviv hot-spot with a market-driven menu and cutting-edge music program, Port Sa’id serves as Lower Manhattan's most enviable music, culinary and cultural hub. Port Sa’id is located in a 4,000 square-foot space in buzzy Hudson Square and features vinyl music curated by Los Angeles' sound collective, In Sheep's Clothing. Awarded two stars by NYT critic Pete Wells and exalted by The Infatuation, Eater NY, and other revered publications, Port Sa’id offers a dynamic gastronomic experience.