• New York, NY
  • $75,000–$85,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sous Chef - Full Time

Northern Jersey Shore , NJ 

Join a premier beachfront brasserie on the  New Jersey Shore as a Sous Chef and become an integral part of our culinary leadership team. Our chef-driven, European-inspired concept focuses on locally caught seafood and an elevated all-day menu, alongside a craft cocktail program. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of indoor-outdoor dining, private events, and a lively beach bar, making this a dynamic and rewarding kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily kitchen operations and brigade across all stations and service periods.
  • Drive consistency across a seasonally evolving, chef-crafted menu program.
  • Oversee the locally sourced seafood and raw bar program.
  • Manage weekend brunch production alongside à la carte and prix fixe service.
  • Collaborate with the bar team on food and cocktail menu alignment.
  • Manage food cost, ordering, and inventory efficiently.
  • Coordinate event and beach bar kitchen output.
  • Develop and mentor the culinary team to foster growth and skill enhancement.

Requirements

  • 5–7+ years of progressive culinary experience; Sous Chef or Senior CDP title is required.
  • Background in upscale or fine dining; hotel, resort, inn, or waterfront experience preferred.
  • Proficient in classical kitchen techniques: stocks, sauces, seafood fabrication, and raw bar preparation.
  • Experience across multiple service periods: dinner, brunch, prix fixe, and events.
  • ServSafe certification preferred; a culinary degree is a plus.

Compensation

  • $75,000–$85,000 base salary plus performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Be part of a passionate culinary team in a vibrant, beachfront setting.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic environment.
  • Engage with a diverse clientele and contribute to exciting culinary experiences.

Join the Team

If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and lead a talented kitchen team, we encourage you to apply today!

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
Salary$75,000–$85,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Seafood Departmentunmatched
  • ServSafe Certificationunmatched

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