Sous Chef

Company: Gramercy Tavern
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Gramercy Tavern welcomes guests to enjoy its contemporary American cuisine and warm hospitality since 1994. Chef Michael Anthony's seasonal menu showcases local farms and purveyors. Two dining experiences: the Tavern and the Dining Room.The Sous Chef works closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to maintain kitchen quality and standards. They oversee execution of menus, manage Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and team members.

• Ensure high performance and maintain excellence throughout each day's service periods.
• Execute food and timely flow of service by directing the team and expediting service.
• Educate dining room service staff on food menu and culinary procedures through tastings and presentations.
• Maintain positive working relationship with dining room leaders and line staff.
• Ensure recipes, product, and food preparations meet restaurant specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.
• Ensure team members are trained to execute stations properly and keep the kitchen clean, safe, and up to health code standards.
• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience in culinary leadership and fine dining.
  • Certification in Hospitality-related field, or equivalent (preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborating and communicating across teams.
  • Excellent food and beverage knowledge.
  • English fluency and additional languages preferred.Benefits:
    • Annual salary of $70,000, plus bonus potential.
    • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
    • Paid Time Off to support work-life balance.
    • Paid Parental Leave.
    • Life Insurance.
    • Flexible Spending Options.
    • Employee Assistance Program to support mental wellbeing.
    • Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services.
    • Annual dining credit and 51% dining discount throughout USHG restaurants.
    • Matched 401(k) to help invest in the future.
    • Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund.

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