Executive Sous Chef

GREYWIND

Location: New York City, New York, USA

Category: Culinary

Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

GREYWIND is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join the management team at our location in Hudson Yards.

Responsibilities

Executing all requests and orders from senior leadership
Ability to execute all positions on the line and help line staff when they get behind
Execute and oversee the production of all menu items
Expedite orders correctly and efficiently to ensure smooth kitchen flow
Fully understand the importance of and have the ability to utilize standard recipe cards and plating guides
Ensure every cook is using the right tool for the right job
Communicate daily pars necessary for service needs throughout each shift for each station
Checking and tasting all mise en place that is prepared by line cooks, prep cooks, productions cooks and butchers
Perform thorough line checks prior to each service as outlined on checklists
Oversee sanitation team, ensuring they are performing their duties within company cleanliness and safety guidelines
Interview and hire new team members when a position(s) becomes available
Create weekly schedules for BOH, including review of PTO and unpaid time off requests
Review BOH staff punch-ins and punch-outs, and approve and edit timecards on a weekly basis
Train and educate all new BOH hires in accordance with company guidelines
Conduct performance review at regular intervals for feedback and learning
Manage corrective actions and exit plans when needed
Complete inventory accurately, update and maintain inventory sheets, and submit completed inventory in accordance with corresponding deadlines
Place all food and chemical orders, as required, based on forecasting of needs resulting from analysis of product mix reports, anticipated specials, introduction of new dishes, contracted large parties, buy-outs, off-site events, etc.
Maintain excellent relationships with all vendors
Stay current and maintain the proper knowledge of requirements, protocol, and steps necessary of DOH inspection
Working knowledge and ability to execute all kitchen recipes, ability to properly record and write recipes as per Executive Chef's instruction

Qualifications

Adheres to Company Policies and Procedures
Acts as a role model both at Company Location and to the external hospitality community
Performs duties as workload necessitates
Maintains a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor
Communicates regularly with supervisors about Department updates and challenges
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload
Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
Effectively communicates with all BOH and FOH
Excellent product identification knowledge in produce, meats, fish, herbs, grains, and equipment
Has a complete understanding of work safety and emergency procedures
Able to work a flexible schedule and holidays
Able to pay attention to details, handle multiple tasks at once, and show a high level of patience
Basic math and measurement proficiency
English skills for communicating, writing requisitions/completing food inventories, and for retrieving information as needed
Ability to proficiently use the following programs on PC:
- Microsoft Office Suite (outlook, work, excel, sharepoint, teams)
- Paylocity
- Meez

Perks & Benefits

Compensation $75-$85k annually based on experience
Health, Dental and Vision insurance plans with company contribution
Commuter benefits
10 PTO days per year in the first two years of employment 15 days per year in the third year of employment
Employee dining discounts
Fully comped meal at any location once per quarter
401K after the first full year of employment