New restaurant in downtown Jersey City is looking for a sous chef to be part of our opening team! This contemporary American program will feature a menu that regularly evolves with the seasons, utilizing locally sourced, quality ingredients. Our focus will be on house made products, including but not limited to pastas, breads, cheeses, and fermented goods.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, passionate about new and innovative cooking concepts, and eager to learn. We are looking for someone to work side by side with the head chef to create an exciting and cutting edge menu, while fostering a positive work environment and running smooth, efficient services.
Responsibilities will include:
Assisting the head chef with menu creation, development, and execution
Helping to train a full kitchen staff and put new systems in place
Prepping and working a busy station, and/or expediting service
Managing the kitchen team in a calm and professional manner,
Ensuring upmost quality, cleanliness, and food safety guidelines throughout the kitchen
Oversee day to day operations, including prep work, smooth running of service, inventory, and ordering
Working cohesively with front of house and management to maximize efficiency and positive guest experiences
You should be very comfortable in a busy, high end restaurant environment and with fundamental cooking skills. Management/ sous chef experience is preferred, but we would be willing to work with the right candidate who is ready to make that next step.
50-60 hours per week
salary includes health benefits, PTO, and 401k