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Sous Chef
King
18 King Street, New York, NY 10014
King hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

King hiring Sous Chef in New York, NY

Sous Chef

KingMore Info

18 King Street, New York, NY 10014
Full Time • Salary ($72k - $80k)
Expires: Nov 17, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
Sous chefs at King have many pots on the fire, both literally and figuratively. They are stewards of our weekly-changing menu, dynamic kitchen team, and culture of commitment and curiosity. We are looking for an active learner, patient teacher, and excellent communicator. Sous chefs are involved in daily ordering, menu development and event organization; respect for regional French and Italian culinary traditions and seasonal produce is a must.

We're seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Sous Chef to join our tight-knit management team. You'll work directly with our chefs and cooks to execute the culinary vision of the restaurant by overseeing all aspects of the kitchen. At King, we value continuous improvement, respect to team and produce, commitment and hard work  


Team, Leadership, Culture 

  • Develop kitchen team culture on the line and in prep and foster an environment of pro-active problem-solving, continuous improvement, DOH compliance, enjoyment of cooking 
  • Maintain thoughtful working relationships with kitchen and dining room leaders and team members throughout service.
  • Manage line and prep cooks; teach, coach, monitor and discipline with the help of your management peers.
  • Attend daily team meetings to debrief on all the day's challenges. 
  • Act as an ambassador for the restaurant in all aspects of your day. 

Financial 

  • Learn and oversee systems food cost management and engage in decision-making with fellow managers about vendors and pricing. 
  • Complete monthly inventory and price comparison
  • Oversee ordering and stock levels to maximize cost efficiency and stock rotation.

Operational 

  • Promote and practice safe work habits, identify and resolve potential safety hazards immediately, document and reports accidents. 
  • Oversee line cook and prep cook duties, training, development and attendance. 
  • Oversee kitchen cleanliness and develop rigorous cleaning practices and systems, ensuring all Department of Health standards at met. 
  • Place daily food orders, develop relationships with suppliers and a knowledge of seasonal offerings.
  • Spearhead systems; if you can think of a more efficient way to do something, we want to use your expertise and implement it. 
  • Expedite and run the line during very busy lunch and dinner services with an eye towards communication, timeliness and quality. 
Compensation Details
$72,000.00 - $80,000.00

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

Required Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Management

Proactive Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Safety Management

Training and Development

Ingredient Sourcing

Quality Control


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($72,000.00 - $80,000.00)

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


Required Skills

Communication

Active Learning

Microsoft Excel

Patience

Teaching Others

Excellent Communication

Menu Development

Food Costing

Enthusiasm

Cost efficiency

Leadership

Dynamic Teamwork

Purchasing

Safety Awareness

Roasting

Financial Acumen

Efficiency in Operations

Pasta Cooking

Cost Management

Inventory Management

Relationship Building

Efficiency Improvement

Timeliness

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

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Part of King, Jupiter, Dean's and Lei

A critically-acclaimed restaurant in Soho which features a daily-changing menu inspired by the south of France and regional Italian Cooking.

Co-founded by Jess Shadbolt, Annie Shi and Clare De Boer, King focusses on ingredient led, simple cooking with a focus on seasonality.

We love to share the stove with other cooks who love beans, bottarga and olive oil and who are excited to learn more about regional, classical cooking.

Join our team!

Awards / Distinctions
2026
2024
Leadership
Jess Shadbolt

Head Chef

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