Silver Apricot in the West Village is seeking an experienced sous chef to lead a small but ambitious team of cooks.
Silver Apricot is a New-American-Chinese restaurant led by Simone Tong and Emmeline Zhao featuring Chinese-inspired dishes using local ingredients and a domestic wine and beer list led. It has been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, Eater, Gothamist, and others.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience in kitchen management
- Basic knowledge of food and labor costs
- Experience in fish and meat butchery
- Experience in high-volume, rapid service
- Is professional, punctual, and level-headed
- Has attention to detail
- Is a team player and communicates well with both BOH and FOH
- Works efficiently, sanitarily, and can write and follow recipes clearly
- Has knowledge or interest in Chinese flavors and techniques
Responsibilities
- Place daily product orders
- Take and track inventory
- Collaborate with head chef on menu items
- Trains and mentor new team members
- Collaborate between both FOH and BOH on service
- Create and maintain systems that streamline process
- Lead kitchen team during and outside of service
- Jump in as a jack-of-all trades as necessary
Health care and transportation benefits are offered. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.