Sous Chef

About us

At Nerai, you will find a contemporary take on this age-old tradition of filoxenia. We offer a modern and sophisticated twist on Greek dining in the heart of New York, featuring a lively bar, elegant dining rooms, and intimate private event spaces. Our commitment to care for others is what most distinguishes Nerai as a restaurant and as an organization. Hospitality is our main concern and we strive to care for our guests. We also believe that the same mutual care and respect is shown towards one another on our team.

While our roots are in Midtown, our team is expanding with the exciting addition of a sister restaurant in Brooklyn this coming fall/winter 2024. We are looking for key leadership positions as we start to prepare for its opening.

About This Role

The Sous Chef is a leader in ensuring the Company's culinary and operating standards are met. In the absence of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for upholding the highest quality standards by being well versed in the recipes, plate, and product specifications and cooking techniques of the menu. They need to be familiar with and drive sanitation regulations and showcase those standards within the operation.

Specific job duties include, but are not limited to:

* Works closely with Corporate Chef, CDC and kitchen staff to ensure food standards are met

* Alongside the CDc, leads the kitchen team through service, showcasing strong leadership

* Executes food, beverage, service, and hospitality service that aligns with the brand

* Methodically approaches food production and quality standards with a keen eye to detail

* Organizes kitchen space and enforces the same standards with the kitchen team

* Assist in the identification and hire of great kitchen talent, develops them into great leaders

* Participates in interviews for hourly kitchen employees

* Ensures that operational and training standards are consistently followed and executed

* Effectively leads by demonstrating a professional approach with coworkers through great leadership skills, ethics, and team development

Candidates Can Expect:

* Competitive wages and benefits

* An “open book” operating philosophy

* An exciting opportunity be part of a new restaurant opening, a growing team and engaging cross-company dialogue as part of the brand development.

Compensation and Benefits

* 75K - 85K

* Pre-tax transit benefits

* Paid Time Off

Position Requirements:

* 3+ years of culinary experience required, preferably in a Sous Chef capacity within a fine dining concept or similar caliber concept

* High school diploma or GED

* Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or similar subject preferred

* Ability to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, per the needs of the business

* Ability to utilize traditional computer programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ADP, and any additional systems; Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system

* Excellent time management and organizational skills

* Adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging work environment

Physical Demands:

* Ability to see, hear, and speak

* Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50+ pounds

* Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions

* Ability to safely navigate hazardous situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns

* Ability to safely navigate exposure to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers, as well as contaminants and hazardous equipment

These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement: Nerai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.