Sous Chef (Manhattan)

Job Description

Responsible to:

Executive Chef 

The Place

A place like no other - Re-imagine the experience of membership with the opportunity to belong to an eclectic and stellar community; that is the Zero Bond private members’ club. Born into the heart of a culturally historic neighborhood in its ascendency, Zero Bond is the new gathering place.

The Role

The Sous Chef will lead and manage BOH operations following the leadership of the Head Executive Chef to offer a culinary experience and ensure standards are executed consistently.  

Responsibilities:

• Assists Executive Chef with menu creation and execution
• Develop, coach and consistently execute culinary standards. 
• Ensure consistent menu execution by using tools such as line checks, menu change SOP’s and recipes.  Constantly work to improve standards and member satisfaction.
• Impact service by being on the line during peak times, press events, and festival periods.    
• Leads team to exceed culinary expectations.  
• Provide both positive and constructive feedback to BOH team in a timely manner and documented when appropriate. 
• Delegate appropriately and fairly to develop and motivate team. Actively recruit and hire top tier talent within department budgets and maximize profits. 

• Actively manages inventory, waste, and pricing to meet cost targets. 
• Assists with daily kitchen scheduling and payroll needs
• Performs other duties as assigned by Executive Chef and General Manager

Qualifications & Disposition

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in a related position
• Strong knowledge of NYS sanitation regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisor
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Individual must possess a good work history and stability
• Excellent culinary skills
• Experienced in training subordinates in large quantity food preparation and excellent knowledge of quality food operations
• Has the ability to taste all foods to assure correct preparation
• Product cost and quality conscious

 Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 10 hours
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others
• Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift of up to 50 pounds on occasion and 35 pounds regularly
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required

 Note: This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time.