We seeking a talented and focused Sous Chef. Join the team of long-time Brooklyn Operators - Black Betty Owner & Peter Luger GM, Bud Schmelling & NYC veteran chef Adam Shepard; recently at the Helm of the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed reopening of Gage & Tollner.
Sucessful Sous Chef candidates should hold a deep culinary curiosity and an earnest interest in Hospitality - in all its forms. The Sous Chef needs to have experience with upscale-casual & fine dining restaurant operations. In collaboration with the Operating Owner & the CDC - the sous chef will oversee several aspects of the health and wellbeing of the restaurant.
Operational tasks include but are not limited to:
Basic and Advanced cooking techniques
Basic and advanced knife skills
Understanding the importance of seasoning & balance
Understanding and command of a wide variety for cooking tools and equipment
Respect of every item and product that enters the kitchen
Product identification
Meat and Fish handling, storage and butchery
Basic knowledge of baking and pastry techniques and products
Oversight and development of the Porter team
Oversight of Daily Production process including Set-up, production Lists handling & maintenance, food production quality, family meal planning & oversight, break-down and station cleaning
Oversight of all product storage and organization including beverage, paper & cleaning supplies, dry goods, produce, eggs, dairy, meats and fish.
Recipe adherence including real-time changes, as needed, to reflect current spec and/or product changes and availability
All relevant staffing support including
In addition, the position requires:
Flexibility regarding schedules including availability on nights and weekends as needed
Able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time potentially for the entire 8+ hour shift
Able to lift at least 50 pounds
Attention to every detail
Professionally Curious and engaged
On time and prepared
Regular administrative duties including email communication, telephone calls, general computer work and meetings as needed
