Senior Sous Chef

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)