Sous Chef
NARO
610 5th Ave, CO04, Rink Level, New York, NY 10020
NARO hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

NARO hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

NAROMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($70k - $80k)
Expired: Jan 25, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

About NARO:

Co-founders Chef Junghyun ‘JP’ Park and CEO Ellia Park, along with the NA:EUN Hospitality team (the acclaimed group behind Atoboy [2016] and Atomix [2018]), opened NARO in 2022. 

Located in the iconic Rockefeller Center, NARO quickly earned a prestigious 3-star rating from the New York Times in 2023. NARO’s cuisine is deeply rooted in ‘Hansik,’ the essence of Korean culinary tradition. Through NARO, we aim to share the often underrepresented story of Korean cuisine abroad. The restaurant offers multi-course tasting menus and à la carte options, with a focus on subtle, delicate, vegetable-forward flavors, showcasing traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients.


Job Overview:

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Sous Chef with a strong work ethic, and an endless curiosity to learn and grow with our restaurant. This person will assist in teaching, modeling, and upholding the highest standards of: preparation, time management, food production, service execution, restaurant organization, and grace under pressure. This position reports to the NARO Head Chef. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who can lead with compassion and empathy, while balancing the operational demands of the position. 

The responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Leading the culinary team, before, during and after service - making sure that the team is prepared and ready before, focused and performing during, and constructively looking for opportunities for improvement afterwards.
  • Coaching and mentoring team members and cultivating an environment of development and continued education of our staff.
  • Effectively communicating and providing direction to the team, prioritizing tasks and managing demands, so that all daily tasks are completed in a timely and seamless manner.
  • Making sure that all stations are set up and prepared for a successful service.
  • Overseeing quality and consistency in all food production and execution.
  • Assisting in ordering and inventory management in accordance with par systems, as well as reviewing products on a daily basis to ensure quality is consistent with kitchen standards. 
  • Assisting in the management of back of house team members, including: recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training new hires, and reviewing.
  • Assisting in the creation and implementation of systems and procedures for maintenance and operational efficiency.
  • Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards.
  • Collaborating with the Executive Chef and Head Chef on menu development.
  • Meeting with and coordinating with both front and back of house managers in order to be aligned to the overall goals and objectives of the restaurant and having a working knowledge of the financial demands of the operation.

 

Qualified Sous Chefs must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as:

  • At least 2 years of fine dining service experience (preferably in a Sous Chef role)
  • Passion for creating an incredibly memorable guest experience through cooking
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment effectively without losing focus on priorities and while maintaining a high level of quality. 
  • Must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of (and desire to continue learning) all aspects of cooking, including sourcing of ingredients, methods of preparation, cooking techniques, etc.
  • NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certification and a strong understanding, compliance, and enforcement of all best practices and procedures to maintain excellent restaurant hygiene conditions. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workplace
  • Knowledge and/or experience with Korean cuisine is a plus but not required


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs if necessary
  • Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant

 

Benefits offered:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Biannual Bonus based on performance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Quarterly R & D stipend
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Pay 
  • 401k
  • ATO Scholarship: a chance to win $1,500 to apply towards the cost of any educational endeavor
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Employee Discounts at NARO, Atoboy and Atomix
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, NYC-mandated Sick Leave
  • On site Educational Classes

NARO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status. 


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $80,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Leadership

Strong Work Ethic

Fine Dining Service Experience

Training and Mentoring

Culinary Expertise

ordering and inventory management

Food Production

Passion for Creating Memorable Guest Experiences Through Cooking

Food Production and Execution

Service Execution

Health and safety standards

Mentoring

Culinary Knowledge

Communication

Fast Paced Work Environment

Extensive Knowledge of Cooking Techniques and Methods

Excellent Communication Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Microsoft Office or Google Workplace Proficiency

Inventory Management

Task Prioritization

Physical Ability to Lift Up to 25lbs and Stand for Entire Shift

Compliance With Best Practices for Maintaining Restaurant Hygiene

Menu Development

Proficiency in Microsoft Office And/or Google Workplace

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards Enforcement

Physical Ability to Lift Up to 25lbs

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Knowledge/Experience With Korean Cuisine (a Plus)

Knowledge of Cooking Techniques and Ingredients

Physical Ability to Lift Up to 25 Lbs

Ability to Lead, Coach, and Mentor a Culinary Team

Compliance With Best Practices and Procedures for Restaurant Hygiene

Knowledge of Korean Cuisine (Preferred)

Effective Communication and Providing Direction to Team Members

NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certification

Inventory Management and Ordering in Accordance With Par Systems

Experience in Fine Dining Service

Implementation of Systems for Maintenance and Operational Efficiency

Knowledge of Cooking Techniques and Preparation Methods

Upholding Health and Safety Standards in the Kitchen

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

Collaboration With Executive Chef and Head Chef on Menu Development

Compliance With Best Practices for Restaurant Hygiene

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Korean

Fine Dining

Part of NA:EUN Hospitality

NARO, from the team behind Atoboy and Atomix, is located in the iconic Rockefeller Center on the Rink Level. NARO’s cuisine enters on the subtle and delicate flavors of Korean cuisine, and is rooted in traditional ingredients and techniques, drawing inspiration from classic dishes from various moments throughout Korean history.

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