Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Sous Chef
Victor’s Café, a high-volume fine-dining Cuban restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, is looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to help lead kitchen operations and keep service running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
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Support daily kitchen operations and service execution.
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Work the line and lead by example in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
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Oversee ordering, inventory, and food cost management.
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Supervise, train, and schedule back-of-house staff.
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Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and health and safety standards.
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Lead closing procedures and ensure the restaurant is properly secured.
Qualifications
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At least two years of experience in a high-volume fine-dining restaurant.
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Strong culinary skills and a consistent approach to food quality and presentation.
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Experience managing back-of-house labor and product costs.
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Clear communication and leadership skills.
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Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
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Annual salary: $70,000–$80,000.
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Eligible for a quarterly bonus of 2.5% of annual base salary per quarter, totaling 10% annually. Eligibility begins after a 90-day waiting period.
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Health benefits available after 30 days of employment.
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Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
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Company-paid OMNY card, loaded monthly.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $80,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure in a Fast Paced Environment.
Team Leadership and Mentorship.
Attention to Detail in Food Preparation and Presentation.
Time Management Skills.
Problem Solving Skills in Kitchen Operations.
Ability to Manage and Motivate a Team.
Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations.
Organizational Skills for Inventory Management.
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Founded by Victor Del Corral in 1963, Victor’s Café continues to capture the hearts of New Yorkers, theater-goers, and a creative cast of regulars including Barbara Walters, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Sting and Brett Ratner. Its Cuba Lounge hosts a lively bar scene with live music in the evenings, serving colorful tapas and deliciously crafted cocktails.
Sonia Zaldivar, Victor's only daughter, is the current owner, with her daughter, Monica, heading up the daily operations at the restaurant.
The cuisine at Victor’s Café includes the most delicious, authentic dishes combined with the restaurant’s exclusive creations that represent the evolution of Cuban cuisine.
The restaurant itself is divided into three spacious dining rooms, accented with warm lighting, colorful Cuban art and lofty sky-lit ceilings. The Cuba Lounge is intimate and warm, featuring a tapas menu and a variety of traditional Cuban cocktails such as Mojitos and Sangria.
