Sous Chef

We seeking a talented and focused Sous Chef to Join the team of long-time Brooklyn Operator- Black Betty Owner & Peter Luger GM, Gage & Tollner Manager Bud Schmeling. Our latest venture is the 2 year old, award winning, American Bistro, Lyonshare Public House, Located in Beacon, N.Y. We are opening in the former Dolly's location , at the Metro  North train station on the Banks of the Hudson River. 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
• All candidates will be working under the guidance from the executive chef at Lyonshare.