Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
The Quoin Hotel & The Quoin Restaurant
Position OverviewThe Sous Chef is a key culinary leader supporting the Executive Chef in driving the vision and daily operations of The Quoin’s food & beverage program. This role is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and hospitality across all outlets while mentoring the culinary team and ensuring a culture rooted in precision, professionalism, and excellence.
The Quoin is an intimate luxury hotel with a refined, design-forward restaurant and rooftop bar, where thoughtful technique and elevated yet inviting dining experiences define the brand.
Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary Leadership
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Support the Executive Chef in executing the culinary vision across restaurant, rooftop, private dining, and in-room dining.
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Lead service with composure and precision, ensuring flawless execution during high-volume and high-profile services.
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Maintain strict adherence to recipes, plating standards, and quality benchmarks.
Operations & Execution
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Oversee daily kitchen operations including prep, line execution, and closing procedures.
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Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships in partnership with the Executive Chef.
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Control food cost, minimize waste, and ensure accurate portioning and production.
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Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Team Development
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Train, mentor, and develop line cooks and prep cooks.
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Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Assist in scheduling to ensure proper staffing levels and labor efficiency.
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Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, and respect.
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3–5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale or luxury restaurant/hotel environments.
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Strong foundation in classical technique and modern presentation.
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Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
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Experience with cost control, inventory management, and kitchen systems.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
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Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
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Health, dental, and vision benefits
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Paid time off
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Growth opportunity within a luxury hospitality portfolio
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Leadership
Mentoring
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Teamwork
Creativity
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519 N. Market St., on the National Historic Registry, is the address of the former Security Trust & Safe Company Building, a two-story Victorian Romanesque brownstone designed by Frank Furness, and is now a 24 room boutique hotel that offers multiple dining amenities.
The restaurant design have been melded with features and fixtures from local makers that reflect the building’s original era, features a dining room adorned with warm wood accents, plush upholstered banquets, an illuminating ceiling design, and features an open kitchen showcasing a wood-fired oven & grill focusing on Italian-influenced, wood-fired cuisine that emphasizes the smokiness and char of the wood burning oven & grill. Serving a casual, yet sophisticated & seasonally driven menu, The Quoin is helmed by esteemed chef Jim Burke.
In addition to the Restaurant, The Quoin will be the home of a 45 seat speakeasy style cocktail bar, that will feature an extensive list of signature crafted cocktails, paying homage to the city’s history and former famous resident’s.
Awards / Distinctions
20252024
