Sous Chef

Seahorse NYC is hiring an experienced Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine to join our team in an exciting new project at the W Union Square Hotel. We are committed to providing an unparalleled dining experience for our guests and seek a team leader who can positively impact our already thriving business.

As our Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine, you'll be the right-hand to the Executive Chef, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring every event runs smoothly. You’ll lead a talented team, manage prep work and production, and even have the creative freedom to develop new dishes and menus. If you're a hands-on leader with a knack for organization and a love for great food, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly BEO meetings alongside production managers.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create seasonal menus and innovative dishes.
• Assist in recipe development and testing to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
• Coordinate ordering, walk-in organization, and inventory management to ensure efficiency and reduce waste.
• Execute plans and communicate key updates to the team.
• Create and manage weekly prep and pack lists for upcoming events.
• Develop weekly staff schedules, including meal prep, cleaning projects, and more.
• Oversee daily kitchen preparations to maintain our high standards.
• Work with cooks to expedite products leaving the kitchen for events.
• Lead, mentor, and engage the kitchen team to ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Assist in on-site event production, ensuring quality assurance and smooth operations.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Update daily communication boards with important tasks, changes, and event details.
• Delegate menu development and recipe R&D tasks based on the Executive Chef’s vision.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years in a high-volume kitchen, preferably with a focus on catering or event services.
• Proven track record in a leadership role within a busy culinary environment.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Comfortable with administrative tasks including scheduling, inventory, and production planning.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• A strong ability to collaborate across departments and drive solutions.
• A passion for food, exceptional service, and continuous culinary learning.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen maintenance and a variety of cooking techniques.
• Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management skills.
• Clear communication skills and a natural ability to mentor and motivate a team.
• DOH Certification.

  Mercer Street Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Mercer Street Hospitality is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mercer Street Hospitality are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Mercer Street Hospitality will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.