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Sous Chef
Aquavit
65 E 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Aquavit hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

Aquavit hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

Sous Chef

AquavitMore Info

65 E 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Full Time • Salary ($66.5k - $75k)
Expires: Feb 21, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
Job Details

Two Michelin Starred Modern Nordic restaurant, Aquavit is seeking a Sous Chef.
The Sous Chef will report to the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to maintain the highest quality, consistency and standard in the daily execution of all kitchen operations. 

Job Description

  • Supports and leads the Culinary Team in all execution and production of menus.
  • Leads production and prep to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
  • Maintains quality and consistency.
  • Lead and train kitchen staff; supervise workflow and ensure timely production.
  • Enforce food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols in accordance with DOH standards.
  • Manages inventory and communicate needs for ordering and prep.
  • Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef on menu development, testing, and execution.


The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in a high volume catering, hotel and or restaurant event spaces, preferably in a supervisory role.
  • Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
  • Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
  • Ability to write recipes and food cost.
  • Actively practices food safety procedures.
  • Able to train and motivate team.
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Effective time management

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($66,500.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Creativity

Customer Service

Work Ethic

Stress Management

Collaboration

Quality Control

Planning

Motivation

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