Junior Sous Chef

What You'll Do

• Support daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and execution meet Wildflower's standards
• Organize daily prep, schedules and pars, and prioritize tasks to keep the kitchen running efficiently.
• Expedite high-volume dinner and brunch services - smooth ticket flow & pacing, food quality, and clear communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Lead by example by providing hands-on support, direction, and training to kitchen team members.
• Oversee mise en place, station setup, and service execution, ensuring menu items are prepared according to recipes, presentation standards, and timing expectations.
• Support the preparation and execution of private events, coordinating with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and consistent food quality.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the menu, ingredients, preparation methods, and plating standards, while communicating guest allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of products, as well as the cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
• Uphold all health department, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards; participate in inspections and follow through on corrective actions.
• Identify equipment, maintenance, and safety concerns, address issues when possible, and communicate or report them to leadership
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment while helping ensure the team is prepared for each service and the next shift.

• At least 1 year of experience in a kitchen supervisory role in a high-volume restaurant.
  
• Expediting experience required
• NYC Food Handler's Card preferred 
• English & Spanish fluency preferred
• Strong fundamentals, including knife skills, cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge, and recipe execution.
• Experience working a busy service and the ability to stay organized and composed under pressure.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate, and support a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• The ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including evenings, brunches, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary arts or hospitality education is a plus, but practical experience and a strong work ethic matter most.

This is an active, hands-on kitchen role. The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and move throughout the kitchen for extended periods, potentially up to 12 hours per shift
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and use stairs.
• Work around hot equipment, sharp tools, heavy machinery, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Work in an environment where exposure to common food allergens and frequent handwashing is part of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.