Sous Chef

About the Restaurant Meduza Mediterrania offers an immersive Mediterranean dining experience in New York City, focusing on authentic flavors, high‑energy service, and handcrafted cocktails. The restaurant blends tradition with sophistication to create memorable moments. Job Title Sous Chef Job Purpose Under the general guidance of the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chef serves as the back‑of‑house shift supervisor, setting a positive tone, overseeing opening and closing procedures, ensuring food safety, and leading pre‑shift meetings. The role includes submitting nightly reports, maintaining vendor relationships, and communicating with front‑of‑house management regarding any critical issues. The Sous Chef may assist with interviewing, hiring, and training staff. Duties & Functions Conduct opening procedures including receiving products, checking invoices, and completing temperature logs. Manage time for all back‑of‑house employees by overseeing breaks and assisting with labor scheduling. Assist with budgeting and inventory, including counting food and dry goods. Ensure hygiene and safety protocols are implemented, enforcing FIFO guidelines and proper labeling, cooling, and reheating logs. Assist with order scheduling, reservation order par adjustments, and troubleshooting supply chain issues. Ensure prep is completed to company standards, including par adjustments, quality control checks, and recipe modifications. Train new hires on their stations and be available to cover any station as needed. Expedite all food orders during service to manage ticket time and ensure quality control standards. Conduct closing procedures, overseeing line breakdown, invoicing, prep lists, and employee checkouts. Implement new menu rollouts and educate the team on changes. Promote and enforce safe work practices, maintaining safety standards and reporting incidents or hazards. Specific Job Knowledge & Skills High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred. Fully trained and capable of performing any back‑of‑house position, with willingness to cover any station. Well organized, capable of multitasking, and detail oriented. Leadership skills and ability to make quick decisions in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment. Ability to develop positive relationships, foster teamwork, and maintain respect and confidentiality. Capable of working overtime, weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events as needed. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Basic computer skills required. Knowledge of industry and relevant health and safety regulations; current Manager Food Handlers card. Physical Abilities Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing ≤50 pounds without assistance; frequently lift and bend from the waist. Require grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, hearing, and visual acuity. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire shift and perform repetitive motions. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Operate and use all necessary equipment with manual dexterity. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Paid Time Off Commuter Benefits We offer opportunities for growth and development. We pride ourselves on a fast‑paced culture supported by leaders who propel you to your full potential. If you want to join our dynamic team, we invite you to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr