Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
As Sous Chef, you will partner closely with the Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary operations, manage the Back of House team, and champion RAD’s company culture. We are looking for a focused, collaborative professional with a growth mindset who leads by example, balances technical excellence with mentorship, and is committed to earning the trust and respect of the team.
Core Responsibilities
Culinary Operations & Systems
- Maintain strict food quality, cleanliness, and operational standards across all daily services.
- Support the development and execution of seasonal menu changes and streamlined prep/service SOPs.
- Manage BOH inventory, ordering, and smallwares/equipment needs.
- Supervise team performance using real-time coaching and fair application of progressive discipline.
- Facilitate daily shift meetings and identify opportunities for shared prep efficiencies with GERTIE.
- Foster a respectful, positive, and collaborative environment between FOH and BOH departments.
- Support the training, staffing, development, and onboarding/offboarding of BOH employees in strict accordance with HR compliance.
- Practice constructive conflict resolution and maintain a calm kitchen presence.
- Manage employee scheduling, shifts, and time-off requests alongside the CDC.
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment that consistently meets DOH standards to secure an "A" rating.
- Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance in conjunction with management.
- Schedule: Typical schedule is 5 days per week (approximately 55–60 hours), with daily shifts of 8-10 hours.
- On-the-Floor Leadership: Must be able to lead the line as an expeditor several shifts a week and proactively fill holes on the line due to call-outs.
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for the duration of an 8–10 hour shift, and frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer RAD Restaurants fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to participate in the application process should contact our team.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Mentorship
Customer Service Orientation
Trust Building
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Part of RAD Restaurants
RAD Restaurants is a Brooklyn-based hospitality group founded and operated by husband-wife duo Nate Adler and Rachel Jackson. We built our foundation with the opening of GERTIE in 2019, and after successfully navigating the challenges of the pandemic—mobilizing the restaurant as a hub for food relief and community care—we have continued to grow with the addition of gertrude’s and our newest project, Trudie’s Tavern. The name RAD stands for “Restaurants Advocating for Democracy,” a nod to our origins in social action and our ongoing mission to create neighborhood-centered places for folks to gather and hang out.
RAD brings New York dining culture to life through a distinctly “Jew-ish” lens—heritage-inspired, community-driven, and unapologetically local. Each restaurant embodies the soul of its neighborhood through approachable design and a community-centric ethos. We have moved away from the high-stress, exclusionary environment of the traditional kitchen in favor of a culture-first approach that prioritizes fairness, inclusion, and respect. By bridging the gap between the kitchen and the dining room, RAD continues to nurture both staff and guests through spaces that are comfortable, empathetic, and nostalgic—the hallmarks of the perfect neighborhood restaurant.
