Sr. Sous Chef - Corporate Dining (NY)

Compass Group•New York, NY

23h•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a premier luxury corporate dining team in the heart of New York City as a Senior Sous Chef, where creativity, leadership, and culinary excellence come together in a fast-paced, high-touch environment. This exciting hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to work alongside top culinary talent while delivering elevated dining experiences with an uncompromising focus on quality, innovation, and execution. The Senior Sous Chef serves as a key culinary leader, overseeing daily kitchen operations, mentoring and developing team members, and delivering exceptional quality and execution across all dining services and elevated catering experiences. Ideal candidates are passionate culinary professionals who lead by example, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are committed to fostering a collaborative, learning-focused culture built on excellence and hospitality.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Line Cook in a high-quality culinary setting
Strong hands-on leadership and communication skills
Ability to mentor and support team development
High attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
Ability to work early mornings and occasional evenings/weekends

Nice To Haves

Degree in Culinary Arts or a culinary certificate and required experience
High-volume culinary/kitchen management experience in fine dining, corporate dining, hotels, and country club settings preferred
Catering experience required
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead through active, hands-on participation across all kitchen stations
Support and oversee daily kitchen operations and service execution
Assist in training, mentoring, and developing culinary staff
Reinforce proper techniques, organization, and consistency
Maintain all quality, food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards
Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure efficient workflow and service excellence
Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment