Primary Objective:

As a Sous Chef, you will be a key player in our kitchen brigade, working closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to ensure that every dish we serve meets our high standards of quality and taste. Your role is crucial in maintaining the balance between exceptional food quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Excellence: Assist the Senior Sous and Head Chef in all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
• Team Leadership: Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations. Ensure all menu items are set up correctly and ready for service.
• Quality Control: Oversee seasonings, portions, and the appearance of food service, maintaining consistency and excellence.
• Waste Management: Store unused food properly to minimize waste and maximize quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with chefs to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food, maintaining top-notch quality. Suggest menu changes to reflect local, seasonal, and national trends and recommend improved preparation procedures.
• Safety and Hygiene: Ensure all safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed. Assist the Head Chef in checking and ordering fresh products and dry storage items.
• Meetings and Training: Attend all required meetings and training sessions, actively participating in your own development to benefit the business and improve your skills.

Italian Cuisine Expertise:

• Deeply Rooted Traditions: Embrace the rich traditions of Italian cuisine, incorporating regional specificities and respecting the authenticity of each dish.
• Simplicity and Quality: Focus on creating dishes with few ingredients, relying on their quality to deliver exceptional taste. Your passion for simplicity and excellence will be evident in every bite.
• Seasonal and Regional Ingredients: Privilege raw materials and ingredients from the region of origin, preserving seasonality and authenticity in your culinary creations.
• Diverse Italian Fare: Showcase a cuisine rich in pasta, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, wines, pizza, and coffee, creating a menu that offers an abundance of taste and variety.

What We Offer:

• Creative Freedom: An unparalleled opportunity to showcase your culinary artistry and lead a high-profile new restaurant.
• Professional Growth: A supportive and dynamic environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package, with a flexible schedule to ensure peak performance and work-life balance.
• Be Part of Something Big: Join a renowned restaurant in NYC and contribute to its legacy.

Join Us!

If you are a visionary chef with a passion for Italian cuisine and a desire to make your mark on NYC’s culinary landscape, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the Sous Chef at our new restaurant and lead us in creating unforgettable dining experiences that will set a new standard in the city.

Aqua Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer & please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

Aqua Restaurant Group is an EEO (M/F/V)