Sous Chef Trainee

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located at the Wegmans store in East Village. The art deco inspired space, in a nod to the historic origin of the building, will be both welcoming and comfortable. Guests will enjoy an immersive and entertaining experience from any seat in the house and personalized, next-level hospitality.

EARN A BONUS UP TO $2,500!

In this role, you will take part in a 1-2 year accelerated training program allowing you to work hands-on in the kitchen at Next Door. You'll work with products, create dishes and guests to strengthen your culinary skills and passion. You will learn about Wegmans values, business measures and culinary standards whilemastering recipesand cooking techniques with the aim of becoming a successful sous chef upon completion of the program. If you’re a motivated self-starter with a passion for the culinary arts and are looking for the opportunity to advance your culinary career at Wegmans and Next Door, this could be the program for you.

Note to applicant:As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a cook test based on a prescribed menu ​

What You'll Do

• Learn and work under the mentorship of Wegmans and Next Door chefs
• Create excitement and educate others about specialty restaurantsat Wegmans on topics such as   cooking techniques, food and human safety, and featured products and dishes
• Offer suggestions for food pairings
• Possess a complete understanding of the kitchen operations and accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs when planning production lists and prioritizing tasks
• Lead kitchen operations, controlling ordering and product usage
• Ensure products are prepared with consistency, high-quality and are eye-appealing to our guests
• Assist with controlling inventory and ordering supplies to ensure needs are met and available inventory is balanced
• Participate in menu tastings and special events, as required

What You Bring

• 1+ years' experience working as a lead cook or equivalent in an upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations
• Experience leading a culinary team, including communication skills that motivate and develop the team

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.