Junior Sous Chef

About the Role

Marsanne, an upscale Mediterranean restaurant in New York City, is seeking a talented, motivated, and hands-on Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and Senior Sous Chef, the Junior Sous Chef will play an important role in daily kitchen operations, maintaining high culinary standards, supporting the kitchen team, and ensuring smooth and consistent service.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, takes pride in their craft, has strong organizational skills, and is ready to grow as a kitchen leader in a professional fine dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist the Executive Chef and Senior Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations.
* Supervise and support line cooks and kitchen staff during service.
* Ensure all dishes meet Marsanne’s standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
* Oversee daily prep, production, and station readiness.
* Maintain organized prep lists and ensure proper execution of kitchen tasks.
* Assist with inventory management, receiving, ordering, and stock rotation.
* Monitor portion control, food waste, and food cost.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
* Help train and develop kitchen team members.
* Ensure smooth communication between kitchen stations and management.
* Take initiative, solve problems, and maintain a professional attitude during busy services.

What We Are Looking For

A dedicated and hardworking culinary professional with a strong foundation in cooking, a passion for Mediterranean cuisine, attention to detail, and the desire to develop into a strong kitchen leader.

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, team-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fine dining environment.