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Sous Chef

Atik Restaurant · New York, NY

Posted compensation

$70k to $75k

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About this role

Benefits/Perks
  • 5 1/2 Day Work Week
  • Starting Salary in the $75,000 Range 
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to create innovative menus and prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader. If you have a passion for creating meals that “wow,” we want to hear from you. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Create innovative menus according to the seasonal availability of ingredients and customer expectations
  • Prepare and plate food according to kitchen specifications
  • Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations with a goal of increasing revenue and profit
  • Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and presentation
  • Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff
  • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and negotiate with vendors to get high-quality products at the best price
  • Follow all food safety rules and regulations
Qualifications
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Extensive previous culinary experience
  • Certification from culinary school preferred
  • ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
  • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
  • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
  • Excellent management and leadership skills

National pay for chefs

National pay for chefs

$58,920median, full year

About $28.33/hr. Top 10 percent earn $99K+.

BLS Occupation 35-1011Chefs and Head Cooks, May 2024. Source

Requirements

  • Menu creation
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen operations
  • Revenue management
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff training
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Food safety
  • Culinary techniques
  • Leadership
  • Plating

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities
Sous ChefExecutive ChefMenu creationFood preparationKitchen operationsRevenue managementStaff supervisionInventory managementVendor negotiationFood safetyCulinary techniquesLeadershipPlatingServeSafeFood Handler’s CertificationSeasonal ingredients

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