LITTLE SPARROW EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF – UP TO $85K/yr. + BONUS (Midtown)
About The Position
Little Sparrow, inspired by Parisian bistros and old Brooklyn neighborhood taverns, is a classic and polished restaurant offering a refined dining experience. We are looking for a driven and attentive Executive Sous Chef to directly oversee the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen, including production/prep, private parties and special events, stewarding, purchasing, and receiving. This role is responsible for ensuring the culinary staff creates all menu items to the highest standards and for effectively running the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will be able to work calmly under pressure, lead a cohesive team, manage a culinary budget, and monitor labor, scheduling, and overtime to ensure maximum productivity and guest satisfaction.
Requirements
- 5-years of progressive culinary experience preferred, two of which in a Sous Chef capacity.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Ability to lead a cohesive team.
- Ability to successfully manage a culinary budget.
- Ability to aggressively monitor labor, scheduling and overtime to ensure maximum productivity and guest satisfaction.
Nice To Haves
- 5-years of progressive culinary experience
- Two years of experience in a Sous Chef capacity
Responsibilities
- Directly oversee the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production/prep, private parties and special events, stewarding, purchasing and receiving.
- Ensure the culinary staff creates all menu items to the highest standards.
- Effectively and professionally run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Work calmly under pressure.
- Lead a cohesive team.
- Successfully manage a culinary budget.
- Aggressively monitor labor, scheduling and overtime to ensure maximum productivity and guest satisfaction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $70,000 – $85,000/yr. DOE
- Generous quarterly bonus program
- Full benefit eligibility after 30-days of employment: Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Supportive culture and ethical work environment
- Dynamic performance-based raises and promotions
- Paid Time Off
- Childbirth Recovery Leave
- Parental Leave
- Significant Long-term Retention bonuses
- Time off on most major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- 50% discount at all Rocket Farm Restaurants
- Rocket Farm University: specialized leadership classes and personalized support for career advancement
- Employee-led Mentorship programs, Advisory Council and Safety Committee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
