Executive Sous Chef

About Sifted Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision— to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality. What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer—we’re a workplace food partner. Our team is our secret sauce—a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality. At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive—our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average. We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow—hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better. About the Role Do you want to work with a business-minded team to execute unique menus? Are you diligent in preparing an out-of-this-world eater experience? We need an Executive Sous Chef who can spice up our menus, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients. What You'll Be Doing Support the city kitchen alongside the Executive Chef Assist with the design of unique weekly menus, special events and holiday specials for all dietary needs and restrictions Assist with daily pack out Assist with managing, training, and coaching the kitchen staff Execute strict quality control and assurance Monitor inventory and assist with ordering Monitor portion control and food costs Ensure kitchen operations meet company and facility standards Oversee daily kitchen opening and closing duties, including deep cleaning Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards Complete required documentation, reports and/or logs in a timely manner Contribute to discussions around menus, new policies, implementation, and new services Our Ideal Candidate Minimum of 2 years Sous Chef experience for large volume cooking (at least 300+; catering experience preferred) Experience in previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher Excellent communication skills Ability to think quickly and critically under pressure Enjoys exercising creativity to develop new menus Understanding of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment Proficiency with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office, and comfortable communicating through email; computer skills are required Perks + Benefits Compensation: $80k – $95k per year plus yearly bonus opportunity; negotiable based on experience Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company‑paid HDHP, and vision + dental opt‑in 401(k) program available after six months of employment 80 hours of PTO per year, 10 company‑paid holidays, and a paid winter break from Dec 24 to Jan 1 Free lunch during meal service Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization and learn with a fast‑growing startup Job Details Job Type: Full‑Time Shift: Weekdays (Monday through Friday, 4:00 am – 12:00 pm) Eligibility: Must maintain a State Food Handlers Card Work Environment: Commercial commissary kitchen Physical Requirements: Standing for up to 6 hours at a time and moving equipment up to 50 lbs We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Employment at Sifted is at will; either party may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or notice. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, trust and safety checks, reference checks, and verification of required certifications. Pay range: $80,000 – $95,000 per year (New York City Kitchen). #J-18808-Ljbffr