Sous Chef

Savory Hospitality

Sous Chef

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Paid time off

    About Savory Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.

    At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals that will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

    About the role We are seeking creative and experienced Sous Chefs to join the Savory team! Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our client partners with a focus on team management, quality control, presentation and plating, and delivering high-end final products. This role reports to and works closely with our Executive Chef to maintain Savory’s standards of exceptional quality in our product and exemplify internal hospitality in their leadership skills.

    Our ideal candidate has proven experience as a Sous Chef at a restaurant or with a catering group and will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality, exceptional quality, service, health and safety standards, and team growth.

    This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our Sous Chefs:

    Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities under the guidance of the Executive Chef

    Produce menu items of exceptional quality

    Maintain a high-volume production schedule by ensuring the operation is efficient, cost-effective, and profitable

    Support in the preparation and design of all menus

    Manage and train kitchen staff; support in establishing working schedules and assessing team performance

    Assume the role of Executive Chef in their absence

    Order supplies and complete monthly inventory

    Resourcefully solve employee and guest issues, understanding when to escalate

    Comply with and enforce all sanitation and safety regulations

    Approve and manage time clocks

    Maintain a positive and professional approach with the culinary team, exemplifying hospitality both internally and externally

    What we’re looking for At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

    Your experience should show us the following:

    3+ years of experience as a sous chef, CDC, or high-level cook

    Excellent record of kitchen management

    Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

    Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently

    Capability to delegate multiple tasks

    Strong communication and leadership skills

    Knowledge of current cooking trends and best practices

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word)

    Bilingual or professional proficiency in Spanish is a plus!

    Job requirements

    Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions

    Ability to lift up to 50lbs, ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs

    DOH Food Handler’s certificate preferred

    Willingness and flexibility to work a daytime schedule Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays

    In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

    Competitive salary ($65,000.00 - $80,000.00) commensurate with experience

    Elibigility for company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees

    PTO

    401K option

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment