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Georgia Westwood, CPC
Sous Chef
Posted: 03/19/2025
2025-03-19
2025-04-27
Country:
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Job ID: GW7453217
Salary: $65000-68000 / year
State/Province: NY
Job Description
Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Southampton, NY
Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team at an upscale restaurant in Southampton. As the Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the kitchen’s daily operations, working closely with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, leadership experience, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and presentation.
- Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
- Help create and execute seasonal menus that align with the restaurant’s concept and offer unique, high-quality dishes.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring all kitchen staff adhere to proper hygiene and safety protocols.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance and development opportunities to foster a positive and productive team environment.
- Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner and meets the restaurant’s standards for quality, taste, and presentation.
- Assist in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs to maintain budgetary guidelines.
- Oversee kitchen cleanliness and organization, ensuring that workstations, equipment, and storage areas are maintained to a high standard.
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining room, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Handle customer feedback, complaints, and special dietary requests, ensuring that all concerns are addressed professionally and promptly.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Line Cook, or similar role in a high-end or fine-dining restaurant.
- Strong culinary skills with a thorough understanding of kitchen operations, food preparation, and presentation.
- Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and train kitchen staff.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and health compliance.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the company.
If you are a skilled, driven, and passionate culinary professional who thrives in a collaborative and high-energy kitchen environment, we invite you to apply for the Sous Chef position today!
Meet Your Recruiter
Georgia Westwood, CPC
Franchise Partner | Restaurant Division
Georgia Westwood recognizes the importance of "doing what you love and loving what you do;" she thrives on being a part of others achievements. This, coupled with an extensive Restaurant Director background, gives her an edge in this competitive recruiting world! Georgia's career in hospitality started in 1998 with Metromedia Restaurant Group, where she developed and spent ten years. In August 2008, Georgia joined Havana Central as Director of Training and Development and was instrumental to their growth.
In 2013, Georgia joined Gecko Hospitality New York. She is a native New York girl and looks forward to continuing to work and build the New York market.
“I loved my jobs, and if I can give someone else the same experience of waking up every day happy to get to work, then I’ve done my job… and it’s a fabulous day!”
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