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Sous Chef - Upscale Italian or French Restaurant

Willow Tree Recruiting
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Sous Chef – Upscale Italian or French Restaurant

$75,000 - $90,000 Bonus


Join this renowned restaurant group as the Sous Chef for their upscale Italian or French concepts, responsible for supporting all kitchen operations, complete with excellent benefits, competitive salary, and outstanding career growth opportunities.


COMPANY:

  • Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence
  • Combines innovative concepts, elevated design, and outstanding service across 3 distinct concepts


BENEFITS & FEATURES:

  • Medical insurance paid 100%
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • FSA and HSA
  • 401k (after 1 year, with 5% matching)
  • 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks after 2 years
  • 7 company holidays
  • Dining discounts


YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:

The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in all BOH operations. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in managing the kitchen with production and execution, training and mentoring the culinary and FOH staff, as well as managing food and labor costs on a daily basis
  • Daily inspections of all food prepared; ensure cleanliness and sanitation procedures are followed by the entire BOH team
  • Coordinate training activities with the main kitchen, prep cooks and dishwashers
  • Maintain all specialized company equipment and ensure cleaning protocols are followed
  • Build lasting relationship with all vendors
  • Assist Chef de Cuisine with food and beverage related issues, execution issues and problem solving
  • Assist in scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen staff
  • Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels
  • Experienced leader to anchor and guide the service team with confidence and efficiency


BACKGROUND PROFILE:

  • 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef with an $5M upscale or fine dining restaurant
  • Experience with Italian or French cuisine strongly preferred
  • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Energetic, detail oriented, and a passion for hospitality
  • Must be quick to learn, flexible, and comfortable adapting in a fast-changing environment
  • Able to pivot swiftly and embrace new challenges with a learning mindset



EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000

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