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The Paris Cafe
Sous Chef
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What they do
A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
$60,548 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Location :
Manhattan (Seaport District)Compensation :
$70,000-$80,000/year | Full-Time | PM & Weekend Availability Required The Paris Cafe in the Seaport District is building a strong, tight-knit kitchen team. We're looking for a Sous Chef comfortable leading from the line and helping to drive focused, professional service. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and room to grow.What We're Looking For:
1-3 years in a high-volume kitchen, ideally with some leadership experience Confident across expo, grill, sauté, and garde manger stations Comfortable working a station while supporting the team around you Strong fundamentals, solid knife skills, and good instincts during service Reliable, organized, and a clear communicatorWhat You'll Do:
Support the Executive Chef in running the line and keeping things on track Help ensure food is consistent, well-executed, and sent out with care Step in where needed, whether that means covering a station or assisting another cook Train and support line cooks to keep the team sharp and improving Oversee prep and make sure the kitchen is set up for a smooth service Maintain a clean, organized workspace and uphold kitchen standards Bonus Points for: Previous Sous Chef or strong line cook experience Culinary school or formal training Experience with ordering, inventory, basic kitchen admin, and NYC hospitality labor lawsEqual Opportunity Employment :
The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.Benefits
- Dental Insurance