️ Sous Chef - Luxury Italian Restaurant | NYC

Job Description

Job Description

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000 – $85,000 (Salary)
Experience Required: 2+ years (Supervisory level preferred)

About the Opportunity

We are supporting a luxury, ingredient-driven Italian restaurant located within a premier hospitality environment in New York City . This is an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef who thrives in a high-standard, open-kitchen setting and is passionate about seasonal Italian cuisine, leadership, and culinary excellence .

This role plays a key leadership position within the kitchen, supporting senior culinary leadership while helping drive consistency, quality, and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine and senior culinary leaders in all kitchen operations
• Lead and supervise daily kitchen execution to ensure exceptional food quality and consistency
• Assist with menu development, recipe execution, and item costing
• Oversee mise en place, station readiness, and service execution
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards
• Train, coach, and mentor line cooks and junior kitchen staff
• Conduct random sanitation and temperature checks throughout service
• Accept or reject ingredients from suppliers based on quality standards
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, rotation, and dating of all products
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional open-kitchen environment
• Coordinate closely with service leadership to support smooth service flow
• Assist with prep lists, freezer pulls, and end-of-shift kitchen breakdown
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and professional standards

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within a luxury restaurant or hotel setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working long shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• NYC Food Handlers Card / Department of Health certification required
• Multi-lingual skills are a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Dining Discounts

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for a Sous Chef who:

• Enjoys hands-on leadership in a visible kitchen environment
• Values seasonal, ingredient-focused Italian cuisine
• Thrives in a luxury hospitality culture
• Leads with professionalism, consistency, and calm under pressure
• Is passionate about mentoring and team development

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.