Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
Barbuto, the West Village dining landmark created by Chef Jonathan Waxman, is seeking a Sous Chef to join our leadership team. Known for ingredient-driven, Italian-inspired cooking, Barbuto celebrates simplicity, seasonality, and craft. This role is an opportunity to grow as a leader in one of NYC’s most respected kitchens.
What It’s Like to Work Here
- Legacy & mentorship — Barbuto has trained and inspired some of NYC’s best chefs. As Sous Chef, you’ll learn from Chef Jonathan Waxman and our CDC while mentoring line cooks.
- Family culture — family meal is plated and celebrated; feedback and recognition are central to how we work.
- Ingredient-driven cooking — from Norwich Meadows and Willow Wisp produce to handmade pasta, Hestan pans, and our custom-built oven, you’ll touch true craft every day.
- Growth mindset — this is a role where hard work, creativity, and leadership can open doors within Barbuto and our sister restaurants.
Responsibilities
- Support the CDC in leading day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Oversee mise en place, service, and cleanliness across all stations.
- Train, mentor, and motivate cooks — leading by example.
- Uphold Barbuto’s plating standards: vibrant, seasonal, ingredient-driven.
- Assist with ordering, inventory, scheduling, and vendor relationships.
- Step into CDC responsibilities when needed, ensuring smooth, consistent execution.
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of professional kitchen experience, including prior leadership (lead line or sous).
- Strong cooking background, ideally with pasta and wood-fired grill experience.
- Ability to lead calmly under pressure and maintain a positive, team-first culture.
- Passion for Italian flavors, seasonality, and building a career in leadership.
- Organizational skills and a drive for consistency and excellence.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $87,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Excellent Knowledge of Cooking Techniques, Kitchen Equipment, and Ingredients
Teamwork
Demonstrated Leadership and Management Skills
Creativity
Strong Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills
Communication
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Problem Solving
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The West Village restaurant Barbuto has been a neighborhood gathering spot welcoming locals and visitors alike for over 15 years. Barbuto first opened its doors in February 2004 in its original location at Washington & Jane Streets, where it was truly a staple. After reopening in October 2021, the restaurant is well on its way to earning that status again in its new home at 113 Horatio Street at West Street, a mere three hundred steps from the original.
The name means “bearded” in Italian. When developing the concept, Jonathan and his business partner at the time Fabrizio Ferri both sported beards; so did Fabrizio’s Irish Wolfhound Gideon, who is immortalized in the logo. It just made sense.
At its heart, Barbuto is a casual restaurant offering Chef Jonathan Waxman’s celebrated Californian-Italian cuisine that is simple & seasonal.
Awards / Distinctions
2016
