Executive Sous Chef

Major Food Group is hiring an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our team at Torrisi!

Torrisi is an Italian restaurant inspired by the soul, history, and flavors of the surrounding Little
Italy neighborhood and Italian American cuisine, and the most personal effort of Chef Rich Torrisi’s career. We prize the highest levels of culinary execution, use our creativity and focus in the service of deliciousness, and bring fresh energy to New York City’s dining landscape. Our restaurant is housed within the iconic Puck Building in downtown Manhattan. With vaulted ceilings, incredible artwork, and interior design by Garrett Singer Architecture, this is a grand New York stage which has become one of the most essential Italian restaurants in the United States. Torrisi is at 275 Mulberry Street is a new concept, but it is built on some of the stories and dishes from the very beginning: over a decade ago, just down the block, Chef Rich Torrisi, Chef Mario Carbone, and Jeff Zalaznick rose to prominence with their first-ever project together, the groundbreaking Torrisi Italian Specialties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and supervising all kitchen activities
• Display a mastery and working knowledge of all menu items
• Take ownership of costing and food management from receiving to dining room
• Manage and mentor all kitchen employees, including oversight of training, coaching and our Culinary Training Program
• Create and manage schedules and labor controls. 
• Oversee a team of over 20 chefs and cooks
• Manage at a high level while maintaining adaptability and flexibility

REQUIREMENTS: 

• 5 years of progressive experience in the back of the house. 
• 3 Years Fine dining restaurant experience. 
• Superior knowledge of back of house administrative duties
• Proven ability in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees 
• Outstanding communication and supervisory skills 
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self motivation
• Willingness to learn and grow

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• TransitChek Discount
• 401k Plan with Employer Contribution

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.