Culinary Sous Chef

Sifted•Long Island, NY

About The Position

Sifted is hiring a Sous Chef to join its team in the NYC market, supporting a city kitchen that provides daily lunch for startups. The role focuses on helping create unique menus and delivering high-quality meals that respond to client needs in a fast-paced environment. The Sous Chef works alongside the Managing Chef and contributes creativity, energy, and care to menu development and kitchen operations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Sous Chef experience in large-volume cooking for 300 or more people.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to think quickly and critically under pressure.
Comfort developing new menus creatively.
Understanding of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
Experience with Google applications, including Gmail and Google Drive, and Microsoft Office; comfort communicating by email.
Computer skills are required.
Must maintain a ServSafe Food Handler card; the company pays for it.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and bend, squat, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Catering experience.
Extensive experience with Asian cuisine.
Previous kitchen experience in roles such as line cook, prep cook, or dishwasher.

Responsibilities

Support the city kitchen alongside the Managing Chef.
Assist with designing unique weekly menus, special events, and holiday specials that accommodate dietary needs and restrictions.
Assist with daily pack out.
Assist with managing, training, and coaching kitchen staff.
Execute strict quality control and assurance.
Monitor inventory and assist with ordering.
Monitor portion control and food costs.
Ensure kitchen operations meet company and facility standards.
Oversee daily kitchen opening and closing duties, including deep cleaning.
Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards.
Complete required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely manner.
Contribute to discussions about menus, new policies, implementation, and new services.

Benefits

Annual compensation of $70,000–$80,000, negotiable based on experience, plus yearly bonus opportunity.
Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including a 100% company-paid HDHP.
Vision and dental insurance available as opt-in plans.
401(k) available after six months of employment.
Unlimited paid time off.
10 paid company holidays.
Paid winter break from December 24 through January 1.
Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement.
Free lunch during meal service.
100% mileage reimbursement.
Opportunities to take on larger roles and learn within a fast-growing startup.