Senior Sous Chef

Who we are: Metro Cinema is an upscale, private cinema concept from the founder of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.  In addition to movie screenings, the 20 private suites are also available for meetings, events, sports, karaoke and gaming.  This is the very first private cinema concept in the United States and will feature upscale, contemporary dining as well as a fantastic wine list and cocktail program.  We are looking for hospitality-centric lovers of great film, great food and great drinks to help us usher in the newest innovation in the cinema industry.

• What you are getting into: Working as a Senior Sous Chef at Metro Cinema, an elevated new private cinema with dining. Think movies, upscale food, and drinks!
• Your Mission: Help the Executive Chef run things smoothly, supervise food production, order supplies, and keep things clean and safe. Also, track food costs and minimize waste.
• Pre-Opening Tasks: Help set up operations, hire staff, create procedures, and get systems going.
• Must-Haves:
• Pastry experience!
• NYC Food Handler/Sanitation Certified.
• 5+ years as a manager in a busy restaurant/hospitality place.
• Excel skills, scheduling know-how, invoice processing.
• Nice-to-Haves:
• Hotel or private event venue experience.
• Fine dining background.
• Tech-savvy.
• Knows the NYC restaurant scene.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus!
• Culinary training degree.
• Day-to-Day Stuff:
• Working with a team and keeping things positive.
• Problem-solving and working independently.
• Writing reports and procedures.
• Being able to lift up to 50 pounds and be on your feet for a while.
• Flexible hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Benefits:
• $75,000 to $85,000 a year.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Transit benefits.