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Executive Sous Chef
Bar Contra
138 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Bar Contra hiring Executive Sous Chef in New York, NY

Bar Contra hiring Executive Sous Chef in New York, NY

Executive Sous Chef

Bar ContraMore Info

138 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Full Time • Salary ($74k - $81k)
Expired: Nov 21, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Bar Contra, a new (ish) concept from acclaimed chefs, Jeremiah Stone, Fabián von Hauske and Dave Arnold, is looking to add a strong hospitality professional to its already great team.  

Looking for:

We are rounding out our team with a natural leader who can work well with others and take responsibility. Perhaps new to being a sous chef but certainly not new to high level cooking. 

We would like to find a Sous Chef who will run the day-to-day operations in the kitchen with culinary support from two of the city's more cutting edge chefs.


Day to day:

The Sous Chef at BAR CONTRA  places weekly orders, keeps tabs on all the mise en place, leads the service and helps execute all events on site and daily service. 

Working closely with the GM and Owners to execute vision is a must.


Requirements:

1-2 years in jr sous or sous chef positions HIGHLY preferred

Strong knife skills

Skilled Fish/Meat Butchery

Organization and recipe comprehension

Ingredient Knowledge

Team Player

Basic ability to use excel or sheets, email, similar apps

Good work ethic and attitude

Creative output 

Experience ordering or making order lists

Oversee Inventory Management; Ordering/Purchasing; Minimizing waste; Food Costing/COGs Management

Assist Chef-Owners with developing and executing training new hires, trails, externs, stagiaires



Please reach us at:

[email protected] or respond on culinary agents


Compensation is always negotiable, 74k-78k is the range depending on experience, skill set and schedule. 

1 week PTO, 40 hours sick paid 


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($74,000.00 - $81,000.00)


Required Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Training and Mentoring

Creativity in Menu Development

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service Orientation

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Operational Efficiency

Culinary Innovation

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New American

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Part of Wildair and Bar Contra

A New York City cocktail bar founded by Jeremiah Stone, Dave Arnold & Fabian Von Hauske. We make refreshing drinks and tasty food.

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