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Sous Chef
UPLAND
345 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10019
UPLAND hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

UPLAND hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

Sous Chef

UPLANDMore Info

345 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10019
Full Time • Salary ($75k - $85k)
Expired: Jul 14, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
Now Hiring: A lead-by-example Sous Chef who has a passion for seasonal ingredients and creating exceptionally delicious food executed and served with care and consistency. 
 

This position offers a comprehensive package including:

  • A Base Salary Range of $75,000- $85,000
  • Quarterly Bonus Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Coverage
  • Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants - and more!
About the restaurant:
A Michelin Guide restaurant, Upland is a bright culinary retreat nestled along Park Ave & E 26th street with a menu built around a culinary philosophy that takes heavy cues from the seasons. Chef JP Matheussen displays an artful array of starters, entrees and sides, each plate with an enticing and urbane touch.
 
About Chef JP:
A Montreal native, Chef JP discovered his love for cooking early, preparing meals for his family while his mother worked and studied. He honed his skills at Quebec's Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management before launching his career in Montreal's top bistros. In 2012, he competed on Les Chefs! and later became Executive Chef for the General Delegate of Quebec in Paris.

A recipient of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Chefs Scholarship, Chef JP trained at Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide, eventually rising to Sous Chef at Blue Hill Stone Barns. He later joined Eleven Madison Park and led Wolfgang Puck's CUT as Executive Chef. Now, Chef JP brings his passion for seasonal produce and refined yet rustic cuisine to Upland’s California-inspired menu.

Qualifications:
  • Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, teach, and coach restaurant employees
  • 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience as a sous chef in high-volume, well-rated restaurants
  • Ability to support the line during service while managing transition from prep to service
  • Excellent meat/fish butchery and pizza and pasta production experience is highly preferred
  • Experience with Socal and seasonal cuisines; with a focus on Italian cuisine preferred
Upland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

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


Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Passion for Seasonal Ingredients

Team Management

Ability to Inspire, Teach, and Coach

Problem Solving Skills

Kitchen leadership

Time Management

Expo Operations Management

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership and Development

Creativity in Menu Development

Training and Mentoring

Adaptability to Seasonal Changes

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Seasonal Cuisines

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Organizational Skills

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Food Handler Certification

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Culinary Creativity

Office Suite Software

ServSafe Certified

Ability to Train and Mentor Junior Staff

Team Development

300 Covers Per Night

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Built around a culinary philosophy that takes heavy cues from the seasons, Upland balances a familiar rusticity with a smart global approach and a New Yorker’s eye for detail. The menu offers an artful array of starters, entrees and sides, each plate accented with an enticing and urbane touch. The wine program matches the excitement coming out of Upland’s open kitchen, with a worldly 500-bottle list and a clever by-the-glass selection that’s remarkably food-friendly.

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