Kitchen Leader / Sous Chef - High-Volume Fast-Casual Restaurant

Job Description

Job Description

A popular, growing fast-casual fried chicken brand is hiring a hands-on Kitchen Leader to run the back of house at one of its New York City locations. If you love leading a busy kitchen, coaching cooks and putting out consistent food fast, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

Run daily kitchen operations, making sure recipes, procedures and presentation standards are followed

Keep food quality high and ticket times fast across dine-in, takeout and delivery

Cook alongside your team during peak hours and coach on the line

Lead kitchen opening and closing routines using daily checklists

Plan daily and weekly prep based on sales and expected demand

Manage inventory counts, receiving, waste and food cost

Keep food safety, temperature logs, cleanliness and equipment care inspection-ready

Train and develop line cooks and the Kitchen Captain

Partner with the Unit Leader on scheduling, staffing and daily operations

What we’re looking for

2+ years as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef or Kitchen Lead in a high-volume restaurant

Fryer-focused kitchen experience strongly preferred (fried chicken, wings, fast food or fast casual)

Strong knowledge of recipes, procedures, inventory and food safety

Experience training kitchen staff and holding them to consistent standards

Comfortable with a kitchen display system (KDS) and basic scheduling and inventory apps

Current food protection certification (ServSafe Manager or NYC Food Protection Certificate)

Available evenings, weekends and holidays

Able to work long shifts in a hot kitchen and lift up to 50 lbs

Apply today and lead the kitchen at a busy NYC restaurant.

\nCompany Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.