Kimika is a modern Italian-Japanese restaurant in NYC, blending refined Italian technique with Japanese ingredients and sensibility. We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef with strong leadership skills, excellent culinary fundamentals, and a creative approach to dish development.
This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a collaborative, high-standard kitchen and is ready to play a key role in shaping menu execution, systems, and team culture.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Lead service with confidence, ensuring consistency, quality, and timing
• Contribute meaningfully to menu development and new dish creation
• Train, mentor, and develop line cooks and junior chefs
• Oversee prep systems, ordering, inventory, and waste control
• Uphold sanitation, food safety, and organizational standards
• Help drive a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture
Qualifications:
• 3–5+ years experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role
• Strong background in Italian cuisine and/or Japanese cuisine
• Solid understanding of classical technique and modern execution
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Passion for growth, creativity, and excellence
Compensation & Schedule:
• Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually (based on experience)
• 5 days per week
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
