What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at chitori?
The Role
The Sous Chef is the Head Chef’s second-in-command — running the line during service, holding the standard when the Head Chef is off, and keeping the entire kitchen organized, stocked, and sharp.
Kitchen Operations & Service
• Run the line during service: expedite tickets, call timing, coordinate stations so every dish leaves hot and on point
• Act as the Head Chef in their absence — full responsibility for the shift
• Jump onto any station (grill, fry, cold, nabe) when the line gets buried
• Final quality, plating, and portion check on outgoing dishes
• Solve problems in real time: 86s, equipment issues, rush volume, walk-in adjustments
Prep, Inventory & Organization
• Build and manage daily prep lists; assign and verify prep across the team
• Own walk-in and dry-storage organization, labeling, dating, and FIFO rotation
• Track inventory levels, flag low stock, and prep ordering needs for the Head Chef
• Receive and inspect deliveries — check quality, counts, and temperatures
• Minimize waste through smart prep planning and cross-utilization
Team Leadership & Training
• Lead, schedule support, and direct line cooks during prep and service
• Train new cooks on recipes, stations, plating specs, and kitchen systems
• Hold the team accountable to consistency, speed, and cleanliness
• Set the tone — calm, focused, and professional under pressure
Food Safety & Standards
• Enforce NYC Health Code, HACCP basics, and food-handling standards
• Maintain station, equipment, and walk-in cleanliness and sanitation logs
• Run opening and closing checklists; ensure proper shutdown and deep-clean
Requirements
• 3 years kitchen experience, including a sous-level or lead role
• Both Asian and French culinary background strongly preferred — knife discipline, mother sauces, and Japanese precision
• Proven team management experience
• Strong prep, systems, and organization skills — you keep a clean, disciplined kitchen
• Conversational English required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required
• Reliable, calm under fire, and genuinely passionate about food
Salary : $25