Sous Chef

Cynthia is seeking a talented, driven, and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in New York City.

We are a seasonal, tasting-menu restaurant focused on thoughtful cooking, sustainability, and a low-waste philosophy. Our cuisine celebrates exceptional ingredients, refined techniques, and creative expression.

We are looking for a chef who leads by example, thrives in a high-level kitchen, and takes pride in consistency, organization, and developing the people around them.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and oversee prep and dinner service, ensuring exceptional execution and consistency.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, seasoning, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Train, mentor, and motivate cooks while fostering a respectful, accountable kitchen culture.
• Oversee mise en place, inventory, ordering, and proper product handling.
• Maintain food safety standards and NYC DOH compliance.
• Contribute to menu development, seasonal changes, and our sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef experience in a fine-dining or tasting-menu restaurant.
• Michelin-starred or comparable high-level restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and excellent palate.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage demanding services.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• A collaborative attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Commitment to mentorship, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of $75,000–$80,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work in an ambitious, creative, and evolving kitchen.
• A collaborative environment that values leadership, craftsmanship, and professional growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to a distinctive culinary vision.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your experience and interest in joining Cynthia.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, take ownership of their work, and help build something exceptional.