Sous Chef, Fine Dining- Morgan Stanley (NYC)
About The Position
Restaurant Associates is seeking an accomplished Sous Chef to join the premier culinary team at the Morgan Stanley (1585 Broadway). This role supports all aspects of a sophisticated, high‑volume executive dining suite, delivering exceptional café service, elevated catering, and refined à la carte cuisine. As part of an elite culinary program, the Sous Chef must bring a strong foundation in fine‑dining—preferably Michelin‑level—operations, with proven excellence in both AM and PM service environments. This position offers a rare combination of high‑end culinary execution, professional growth, and work‑life balance with holidays and weekends off.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of fine‑dining experience, with Michelin‑level background strongly preferred
- Experience in high‑volume, high‑end environments such as fine‑dining restaurants, luxury hotels, or executive corporate dining
- Leadership experience including team supervision, training, and performance management
- Strong understanding of culinary trends, refined presentation standards, food safety, and production systems
- Proficiency with MS Office products, including Excel
Nice To Haves
- Strong proficiency in meat and seafood fabrication (highly preferred)
- Experience with ordering, inventory management, and cost control is a plus
- ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Support day‑to‑day culinary operations including menu planning, recipe development, production, cooking, and service
- Uphold fine‑dining/Michelin‑caliber standards across all culinary touchpoints
- Oversee high‑volume catering production and elevated à la carte execution
- Lead, train, and mentor a culinary team in a high‑performance environment
- Assist with rollout of new culinary programs in partnership with culinary leadership and marketing teams
- Maintain kitchen organization, cost controls, inventory processes, and ordering
- Ensure strict compliance with sanitation, food safety, and quality standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
