Executive Sous Chef

Now Hiring: Executive Sous Chef
Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges | Greenwich, CT

Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges is seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to join our leadership team. This is a hands-on role for a driven culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality, organization, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in all day-to-day kitchen operations

• Lead, train, and mentor the culinary team with consistency and professionalism

• Uphold Jean-Georges culinary standards, DOH compliance, and food safety protocols

• Oversee prep, service execution and inventory management

• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workspaces at all times

• Collaborate on menu specials, and seasonal initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of senior sous or executive sous experience in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Proven ability to execute under pressure while leading by example

• Experience with DOH standards, food costing, and kitchen systems

• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Growth potential within a respected global hospitality group

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• A collaborative, professional kitchen culture

If you are disciplined, detail-oriented, and ready to help lead a dynamic kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and brief introduction.