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.