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Sous Chef
Popina
127 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY
Popina hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

Popina hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

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Full Time • Salary ($65k - $70k)
Expired: May 9, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Popina is a neighborhood restaurant with destination worthy dining. Located in Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens--Popina is a neighborhood focused on community. We strive to give the best food, drink, and hospitality in a relaxed and casual environment. While pasta is a huge part of our restaurant--we have a small and diverse menu that changes with the seasons. 


Summary of Position
Popina opened in 2017; so there's some staple menu items; but the rest of the menu changes & evolves. We pride ourselves on serving great, responsibly sourced product and present it in new and creative ways. We have long and trusted relationships with our vendors to supply us with the best of the best from local farms to fisherman. 


Responsibilities will include:


Menu Development

    • Develop new recipes to feature on the dinner menu
    • Organize and track food costs in line with financial goals
    • Train staff on execution of our full menu offering
    • Report on new specials, changes, and quality assurance to management, front of house staff, and cooks

    Kitchen Operations

    • Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including inventory management, ordering, and team scheduling

    Food Safety and Compliance

    • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
    • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment at all times

    Vendor Relationships

    • Establish and maintain strong relationships with our vendors and suppliers
    • Review and manage invoices received from vendors
    • Source new vendors regularly to ensure competitive pricing


    SUPERVISES: Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Porters, and FOH 

Education/Experience 

  • 1+ years’ experience in a Culinary leadership position  
  • Full understanding of culinary techniques 
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent knife skills 
  • Good organizational skills 
  • Ability to manage and supervise multiple teams at the same time 
  • Ability to train and teach 




We Offer: 

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
  • Paid time off
  • 401k
  • Ongoing training and education opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employee discount

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $70,000.00)

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


Required Skills

Creativity in Recipe Development

Financial Acumen Related to Food Costs

Communication Skills for Reporting and Training

Problem Solving Skills in Kitchen Operations

Attention to Detail in Food Safety and Compliance

Relationship Management With Vendors

Adaptability to Changing Menu Items

Teamwork in Managing Kitchen Staff

Time Management in a Fast Paced Environment

Mentorship Abilities for Training Staff

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strategic Sourcing for Competitive Pricing

Commitment to Sustainability in Sourcing

Passion for culinary arts

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Italian

Upscale Casual, Wine Bar

Popina is a neighborhood restaurant with destination worthy dining in the Columbia Waterfront / Cobble Hill part of Brooklyn. It's a low-key, neighborhood wine destination that in its short existence has received accolades across publications such as Bloomberg, Bon Appetite, Grub Street, and Eater. Brooklyn's own Bill Durney called Popina's cellar "the most underrated in the city."

Popina has an outdoor garden which brings in people from across the city.

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