Sous Chef

What the Role Is:

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, execute our seasonal, flavor-forward menu, and maintain an organized, positive kitchen culture. You will bridge the gap between creative execution and administrative flow, overseeing prep schedules, inventory, and kitchen ordering. This is a highly collaborative leadership role where your voice, organization, and energy will directly shape the daily operations of the cafe.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills. You lead by example, bring solutions instead of problems, and know how to foster a supportive, respectful team environment.
• A true go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about building a new neighborhood staple from the ground up.
• Comfortable managing kitchen inventory, ordering, and food cost controls while maintaining DOH food safety standards.
• Strong foundational technique with a deep appreciation for seasonal produce, simple execution, and consistency.
• Food Handler’s License required prior to opening. 

Nice to have:

• Experience opening a new cafe or restaurant
• You’ve read Alison’s newsletter or at least cooked a recipe or two. Familiarity with her style will be helpful in knowing how this place is going to come to life.
• Familiarity with New York food and hospitality. 

The details:

• Full-time in Brooklyn Heights
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and move up to 30 lbs., and perform the physical tasks required to operate and maintain the coffee bar.
• A current New York City Food Protection Certificate is required.

Compensation & benefits:

• $28-30/hour
• Dining and retail discounts
• Coffee and staff meal while working