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Sous Chef
The Smith
New York, NY
The Smith hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

The Smith hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

Sous Chef

The SmithMore Info

New York, NY
Full Time • Salary ($75k - $85k)
Expired: Oct 22, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

About Corner Table

From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our team members, who in turn take great care of our guests. We care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created and hire genuinely great people who get pleasure out of making people happy. We love what we do and are looking for people who share our passion!

About The Smith

The Smith is an extremely popular casual neighborhood brasserie – in fact, several of our locations are among the Top 100 busiest restaurants in the US! The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Our signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a bountiful brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night.

The Position: Sous Chef

Chefs will help drive restaurant operations. Sous Chefs must be committed to supporting an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. They excel in supervising daily kitchen operations, making others happy, and actively sharing feedback, while properly managing all operations of the kitchen.  

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that The Smith standards are always maintained for all team members
  • Writes prep lists, checks, and audits methods of preparation and may work the line when necessary
  • Maintain compliance with DOL/Health Department regulations and uphold company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guest.
  • Supervises the preparation of all food items in the kitchen
  • Ensures stations are kept clean and organized throughout the shift
  • Provides feedback and guidance focusing on support and hospitality, ensuring that all team members have the tools to succeed.
  • Overseeing and ensuring that all company systems and policies are always maintained.
  • Order product and manage inventory to ensure product is fresh and used timely
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

 What Makes You Great:

  • You can identify a problem and determine the solution
  • 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 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.
  • You have 2-3 years of chef experience. (preferably in high volume restaurants)

 What Makes Us Great:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Bring a friend to work bonus
  • Generous paid time off
  • A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.

The base pay range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Location: This position is located in New York, NY

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 


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

Properly Managing Kitchen Operations

Leadership

Supervising Daily Kitchen Operations

Problem Solving

Ensuring Food Safety and Sanitation Requirements

Attention to Detail

Food Safety, Handling, and Sanitation

Collaboration

Managing Inventory and Ordering Products

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Maintaining Compliance With DOL/Health Department Regulations

Mentoring and Training Team Members

Adaptability

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Quality Management in the Kitchen

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Customer Service Orientation

Ensuring Stations Are Clean and Organized

Passion for culinary arts

Creativity in Food Preparation

Identifying and Solving Problems

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Leading and Building a Strong Team

Organizational Skills

Providing Feedback and Guidance to Team Members

Mentoring and Training Abilities

Maintaining Company Systems and Policies

Culinary Knowledge

Team Player with Excellent Communication Skills

Passion for Teamwork

Ordering Product and Managing Inventory

Teaching Company Core Values to Team Members

Experience In High Volume Restaurants

Identifying and Resolving Problems

Honesty and Integrity

Exemplifying Honesty and Integrity

Confidence in Abilities

Being Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communication Skills

Passion for Hospitality Industry

2 3 Years of Chef Experience in High Volume Restaurants

Excitement for Learning About Food and Beverage

Customer service excellence

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American

Casual Dining, Gastro Pub

Part of Corner Table Restaurants

The Smith is a casual neighborhood Brasserie with a simple mission: make people happy. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust, The Smith serves delicious food and drinks people crave. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Its signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a weekend brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night.