Sous Chef

Calling all chefs interested in working at the intersection of restaurant hospitality and sustainable agriculture.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef. Together with our nonprofit partner, Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, we are dedicated to providing exceptional and memorable culinary experiences rooted in local sourcing and regenerative agriculture.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for leading the kitchen team. You will oversee the Line Cooks and ensure the proper preparation and execution of meals.

At Blue Hill, we believe the best culinary professionals continuously strive to deepen their knowledge of food systems, cuisine, and hospitality. As such, you will have the opportunity to participate in weekly education with guest speakers, classes, and training, and be eligible for a stipend for external education and dining opportunities.

About You:

• Composed: you thrive in a fast-paced environment, show great efficiency in your ability to multitask, and maintain composure during high pressure moments of service.
• Organized: you possess impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Integrity: you model behavior in order to foster a supportive and energetic environment. 
• Collaborative: you excel at team building, collaboration, and cross-departmental communication.
• Curious: you are eager to explore the intersection of regenerative farming, culinary arts, and food and beverage culture. 
• Regulatory compliance: you adhere to all cleanliness, health, and safety protocols, including knowledge of applicable fire, health, and safety codes (possession of a Food Handlers Certificate or ServSafe Certification is a plus).
• Experience: minimum 3 years as a Sous Chef in a high volume, fine dining restaurant or catering environment, or equivalent certification, and corresponding knowledge and experience of advanced culinary techniques is required. High school diploma or equivalent desired; diploma from a culinary school is a plus.

Tasks may include: 

• Developing, standardizing, and implementing recipes and menus; tailoring recipes to meet specific dietary requirements and preferences as needed.
• Overseeing the creation of daily mise en place lists, ensuring ingredient quality and supervising ingredient preparation and assembly.
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards of excellence and consistency.
• Complying with all health department standards and practices and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment at all times.
• Performing all other job-related duties. This position requires manual dexterity and the ability to follow oral/written instructions and procedures. To successfully perform duties, you must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be granted to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Details:

• Compensation: Salary Range $78k - $85k
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, and paid time off, as well as staff dining and education reimbursement programs.
• Location & Hours: Full time position in-person at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY (~1 hr drive from NYC). Shifts involve working evenings and weekends.

Blue Hill is committed to equity and inclusion throughout every aspect of our work and team. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC and/or gender minority candidates to apply.