Our goal is to open a Korean-American restaurant in the Lower East Side with a casual yet slightly upscale atmosphere

Taking over the space of the former Stanton Social, SAE RON strives to uphold the quality of food & service to become a neighborhood favorite.

Requirements:

• Experience in high-volume kitchen required
• 2 years’ managerial experience in a high-volume restaurant required
• Experience with back of house administrative and managerial duties a must
• Knowledgeable of techniques, methods, tools, and equipment used in preparing and cooking high quality food on a large scale
• Proven ability in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees
• Exceptional communication and supervisory skills
• Food Handler’s Certification required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Able to effectively communicate in both written and oral forms
• Experience in Korean Cuisine preferred

Responsibilities:

• The Executive Sous Chef will support and lead all BOH staff
• S/he will work alongside and support the line to ensure smooth prep and service
• The Executive Sous Chef will work on maintain budget and costs of the BOH as well as creating quarterly and annual budgets
• This individual should possess a passion for food, the ability to lead, mentor and train BOH staff and a strong work ethic
• Directly responsible for managing and and systemizing all food production; Oversee inventory and purchasing of products
• Ensure food cost goals for restaurant are met by utilizing company systems and procedures
• Oversee all ordering duties for food, paper, and cleaning supplies
• In partnership with Director of Culinary Operations, establish appropriate staffing pars; Oversee interviews, selection, hiring of all BOH team members
• Manage daily performance of all BOH management and team members to build and develop a team that exceeds company standards and expectations
• Manage all BOH employees including hiring, firing, training, coaching, scheduling and disciplining
• Assist interviewing, selecting and training all BOH Management
• Oversee and manage the kitchen during prep and service ensuring that service runs smoothly
• Ensure safety and proper sanitation procedures amongst all staff
• Ensure that all staff and managers are trained and follow department of health protocols
• Oversee kitchen/building facilities to insure safety and functional operations ranging from culinary equipment to building infrastructure
• Utilize judgment to drive the development of innovative ideas, recipes and menus for the restaurant
• Responsible for identifying and developing talent with in BOH staff to promote and develop talent with-in
• In partnership with the Director of Culinary Operations and Owner, drive the development and evolution of the overall culinary identity of the restaurant
• SAE RON reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of SAE RON or its managers

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A culinary arts degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of management experience is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekdays
• Weekends
• Holidays

Work setting:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience (Required)
• Cooking (Required)

SAE RON is an equal opportunity employer. We not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.