Junior Sous Chef

📍 New Orleans, LA | Full-time

Saffron NOLA, a James Beard-nominated restaurant, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our award-winning team. Recognized as a Best New Restaurant (2018) and home to Best Chef: South (2024, 2025) nominees, Saffron NOLA is a leader in modern Indian cuisine, blending technique with the flavors of Louisiana and the Indian subcontinent.

We are looking for a driven, disciplined, and passionate chef who thrives in a high-expectation, detail-focused kitchen.

• 2 years of experience in an elevated, technique-driven kitchen.
• A passion for Indian flavors and Louisiana ingredients, with a strong sense of precision and execution.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor and guide the team.
• The ability to maintain consistency, organization, and discipline in a fast-paced environment.

• Support the Sous Chef and Co- Executive Chefs in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Ensure the highest standards for plating, taste, and execution.
• Contribute to menu development, bringing creativity while honoring Saffron’s identity.
• Train and lead line cooks, reinforcing discipline and consistency.
• Manage inventory, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen organization.
• Uphold the highest standards for food safety, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.

• Be part of a James Beard-nominated team redefining Indian cuisine in America.
• Work with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients in an innovative, technique-driven kitchen.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in one of New Orleans' most acclaimed restaurants.
• If you’re ready to take your culinary career to the next level, apply now.