Sous Chef

Rigor Hill Market is a new, small neighborhood market and cafe by the team at One White Street. We sell produce from farms in the Hudson Valley, freshly baked bread and pastries, coffee and prepared foods. We are looking to hire a team of friendly and caring individuals who will help us establish our presence in the Tribeca community. If you love working with excellent products and are enthusiastic about hospitality, we would love to talk to you about joining our team!

General Description: The Sous Chef is the culinary leader for the business, overseeing the entire BOH team and culinary operations of Rigor Hill Market. The Sous Chef reports to, and assists, the Executive Chef and Head Chef in managing and organizing the activities of the Culinary Department to maintain the highest standards of food quality, cost control, and consistency.  

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee weekly ordering, food product cost, and recipe development
• Train all new hires on the expectations of the kitchen, recipes, quality, and presentation required for each dish
• Collaborate with Executive Chef / OWS Head Chef for menu development, holiday items, special events, and promotions
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and ensure the team is prepared for each shift
• Manage cooks and porters in their daily responsibilities, providing clear, effective direction
• Ensure that all items are prepared properly and timely for service daily
• Ensure all position checklists are completed daily and accurately
• Manage labor and food cost daily; maintain awareness of budgetary goals, and investigate causes in budgetary misses
• Assist with costing all recipes regularly to ensure consistent profitability is achieved
• Complete weekly product orders, ensuring proper product amounts are maintained to limit waste/spoilage
• Follow waste tracking system
• Inspect delivery of food to ensure product is of the highest level of quality; Do not receive sub-par product
• Maintain positive and professional relations with vendors, including interactions on property with our staff
• Overseeing staffing pars, postings for open positions, interviewing, and final approval for Back of House hires
• Hire, train, supervise, manage, coach, counsel, and evaluate all members of the culinary team
• Participate in training of Front of House staff as it pertains to menu and food knowledge
• Prepare a weekly schedule for the hourly staff within budgetary guidelines
• Ensure that no members of staff are permitted to work if they are not suitably dressed or groomed
• Conduct line checks multiple times per day when on duty to ensure DOH compliance; address all DOH violations immediately
• Ensure that the kitchen is adequately stocked, organized, and labeled per Department of Health standardS

Brand 

• Understand and communicate Rigor Hill Market’s values and brand philosophy to customers and staff and set the tone for a positive work environment
• Promote the Rigor Hill Market vision while establishing us as an innovator within our industry
• Bring to life a guest-centric vision with our retail operations

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Take ownership in developing within the company by investing time and interest in learning about market products
• Demonstrate good organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Exude excellence in hospitality
• Hold passion for exceptional hospitality in food and beverage
• Maintain proper knowledge of usage and labeling of cleaning products
• Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Be self-driven, results-oriented, and a hold a passion for excellence
• Have lots of fun at work able to put in long hours when required
• Maintains effective communication through email, phone, video, and in-person
• Up to date and passionate about culinary trends

Experience/Education

• Minimum 3+ yrs experience in a similar capacity
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs
• Hold NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential functions
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working under stress, in fast-paced environments
• Polished personal presentation: grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook 

Perks

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Access to medical, dental & vision benefits
• Pre-tax transit benefits
• Employee discounts on awesome food & wine
• Industry leading PTO offerings
• An opportunity to grow, and further your career with the team!

Rigor Hill Market is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.