Sous Chef

Company: Crazy Pizza
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Get ready to serve up slices of joy & a side of crazy fun. Welcome to the pizza party of a lifetime. Crazy Pizza is a sleek and playful new concept, expressing the passion and spirit of Italy through a stylish spin on the quintessential Italian staple to create an animated and vibrant dining experience. With established locations in Milan, Rome, London and the Middle East, we are excited to debut our first U.S. location in the heart of Soho in New York City. The dining experience at Crazy Pizza never fails to surprise and delight, from Chefs hand-making mozzarella and spinning dough in the open kitchen to the resident DJs playing eclectic and vintage tunes. The atmosphere at Crazy Pizza is a sensual slice of the authentic Italian party you always wanted to be invited to.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Sous Chef to join our flagship New York City location in Soho, Manhattan. The Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and service. This role requires a culinary leader with a passion for Italian cuisine, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to inspire and motivate a talented kitchen team. The ideal candidate has a deep appreciation for Italian cooking techniques and ingredients, and extensive experience working in high-volume, fine dining environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency
• Learn and develop maximum proficiency with the various stations as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
• Work in a high-intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle the rigors of busy services while not sacrificing the quality and consistency of dishes
• Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including handling duties of other stations (i.e., pastry, pasta, etc.) or supporting prep cooks
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times
  
  Requirements include:
  
  • At least 1 year of Sous Chef experience preferred
  • Culinary and/or college degree with a considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation a plus
  • Genuine passion for cooking, restaurant hospitality, and learning new skills
  • Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
  • Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role
  • Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and learn and adapt to new systems, service steps, and health and cleaning procedures
  • Broad and flexible availability to work - AM/PM service and prep/production
  • Physical requirements include but not limited to the ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and downstairs, and exert well-paced mobility for an extended period of time
    
    Crazy Pizza New York is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Keywords: Crazy Pizza, East Orange , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , New York, New Jersey