Exec Sous Chef Position Available In New York, New York

Exec Sous Chef Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s
456 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10013
97 Room Hotel
401 (K) with 4% match, Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plan, 10 vacation days per year with 2 additional personal days, 11 paid holidays and 7 sick paid time off per year.

Compensation:

$85,000 to $90,000 per year, Full-Time
Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s is searching for a creative and experienced individual to join our talented kitchen team. In this position, you will act as the second in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our Executive Chef’s & Executive Sous Chef requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to participate in creating delicious seasonal menus and meal designs. The role will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef in the planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, and participating in the daily activities of food preparation in all the kitchens and restaurant operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure a high standard and consistent food qualities in both presentation and preparation
Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
Prepare and present dishes according to established recipes and the company standards
Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
Assist in ordering products accordingly

Job Requirements:

Proven experience as a Kitchen Supervisor/Leader
Minimum of 4-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining or luxury hotel establishment
Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
Extensive culinary knowledge in both classical and current culinary trends
Driven towards consistency and service excellence with a high determination and attention to detail
Effective at managing, motivating, and mentoring a diverse staff
Safe Food Handling Certification
Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs
Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s NYC – Tribeca is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and making all employment decisions without regard to any protected status

Salary:

85,000 to 90,000
Posted June 19, 2025
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Be a part of the Barrière family as they embark on their journey to opening the first hotel in the United States. With Paris and New York culture as our building blocks, we aim to foster an environment that places value on the individual experience and build a cohesive team balance that helps promote the lifestyle, experience, and vision of the company. How we treat each other…how we treat our guests…and the experience we want to deliver all go into the core values of creating exemplary service.
Professionalism. Team Spirit. Enjoyment. Innovation. Tradition. Customer Appreciation. Our core values help us create teamwork and solidarity, to help convey and share enjoyment from the innovation of services while still paying homage to the traditions that created this brand over 100 years ago. If you’re one to enjoy bringing a smile to a customer’s face and making one feel at home, you are Barrière material! Come and help introduce New York to this infamous French staple and take Tribeca and the nation at storm.