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Executive Sous Chef
Leonetta - NYC
181 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Leonetta - NYC hiring Executive Sous Chef in New York, NY

Leonetta - NYC hiring Executive Sous Chef in New York, NY

Leonetta - NYCMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($75k - $80k)
Expired: May 15, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
The Position: 

Leonetta is looking for a Executive Sous Chef. Leonetta is a new Mediterranean concept, serving, lunch &
dinner along with brunch on the weekends. Leonetta will be featuring a selection of farm fresh,
ingredient driven, flavor forward Mediterranean cuisine that is creative, thoughtful, and playful. We
pride ourselves by using local, natural, and working with sustainable ingredients. 
Candidates should have strong communication skills & be able to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced
environment. This hands-on position requires integrity, being business minded and keeping a
positive & professional attitude. Must have an in-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, flavor profiles
and be a creative thinker with a team-first mentality. The ideal candidate will help to create a
supportive kitchen environment that encourages and motivates members of staff in a positive way by
leading by example. To us these are as important as kitchen experience.


What Makes You Great

- You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
- You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
- You are a team player and not afraid to get dirty and have excellent communication skills.
- You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
- You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry and all things food.
- You have 5+ years working as an Executive Sous Chef in high volume restaurants.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!


General Responsibilities & Duties
- Direct & maintain that the food meets the highest standards of quality & consistency
- Executing existing core menu items & upholding the Executive Chefs culinary vision
- Oversee & direct all kitchen teams in conjunction with Executive Chef.
- Make hiring decisions for the back of house and training all kitchen staff
- Ensure consistent execution of company policies.
- Manage kitchen labor, schedules, knowledge of P&L statements
- Previous experience in an all-scratch kitchen
- Optimize staff productivity
- Train values and maintain the integrity of the culture.
- Prepare daily specials
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
- Maintaining proper ordering, cost controls, inventory, and controlling kitchen waste
- Enforce & uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling and sanitation standards &
requirements to ensure the health and safety of staff and guests.
Benefits include individual health insurance (with a family health insurance option), paid time off, and
lots of opportunity to learn and grow in an expanding company

What Makes Us Great
- A positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment. 
- Competitive salary and company incentives & benefits packaging
- Dining program. 
- A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people. 
- Tremendous Growth Opportunities. 

The base pay range for this position is a salary range of $75-80,000 per year. The determination
of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on several factors,
including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, and skills,
etc.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction email to the email address below.
[email protected]

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $80,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Thrive in High Pressure Environments

Ability to Thrive in a High Pressure, Fast Paced Environment

motivational skills

In Depth Knowledge of Cooking Techniques

Mentoring and Coaching Abilities

Creative Thinker

Ability to Work Collaboratively With a Team

Creativity in Menu Development

Team First Mentality

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to Detail in Food Preparation

Ability to Lead by Example

Time Management Skills

Leadership Skills

Ability to Train and Mentor Staff

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Conflict Resolution skills

Honesty and Integrity

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Ability to Maintain a Positive Work Culture

Integrity

Passion for culinary arts

Detail Oriented

Commitment to Sustainability

Business Minded

Ability to Motivate and Inspire Staff

Excellent Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Positive & Professional Attitude

Attention to Detail in Food Presentation

Passion for the Hospitality Industry and Food

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Experience In High Volume Restaurants

Strong Organizational Skills

Knowledge of P&L Statements

Experience in an All Scratch Kitchen

Experience Working as an Executive Sous Chef in High Volume Restaurants

Ability to Optimize Staff Productivity

Ability to Maintain Quality & Consistency in Food

Knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation Standards

Staff Training and Development

Cost Control and Inventory Management

Food Safety and Sanitation Standards

Ability to Work a Flexible Schedule Including Weekends and Holidays

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Leonetta NYC, Located in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan, showcases Chef Partner Ed Cotton’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean

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