Company Name: Le District

Location: 225 Liberty Street Tower 2 New York, NY 10281

Position: Sous Chef

Downtown French Marketplace is in search of an experienced Sous Chef to bring his or her skills and expertise to our expanding team. The Sous Chef will follow the recipes established by our Executive Chef, follow instructions of the kitchen Head Chef, making sure that the food produced is of the highest quality and that the kitchen is clean and compliant with all health regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

Train new and existing kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement, and plating of dishes per the current menu

Ensure all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations

Respond to customer inquiries and concerns personally

Design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand

Track, record and replenish inventory as needed

Cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations

Directs food preparation and collaborates with head chef

Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste

Oversees and supervises kitchen staff

Assists with inventory and management of supplies

Ensure Department of Health regulations are being followed and that the kitchen is sanitary and safe to work in

Trains new employees

Orders food supplies

Requirements:

At least 2 years experience working as a cook in a New York City Restaurant

Experience working in a French restaurant is preferred, but not required

Able to stand for long period of time

Must have good communication skills in order to work efficiently with other staff as well as upper management

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Ability to take direction and work on multiple tasks at once

Must be hardworking and work well with others

Must be authorized to work in the United States