Sous Chef - Times Square EDITION

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Work inside one of New York City's premier luxury hotels
• Be part of a dynamic multi-outlet culinary operation
• Collaborate with a talented leadership team that values creativity and growth
• Lead service across restaurant dining, lobby bar, events, room service, and more
• Have a real voice in menu development and kitchen culture
• Grow with a hospitality group known for developing culinary talent

Who You Are

You're a leader in the kitchen - calm under pressure, hands-on during service, and obsessed with quality. You know how to motivate a team, manage costs without sacrificing standards, and create an environment where cooks want to learn and perform.

You're equally comfortable

• Running a busy pass
• Coaching line cooks mid-service
• Building systems and maintaining standards
• Collaborating on new dishes and menu rollouts
• Keeping the kitchen sharp, clean, organized, and DOH-ready

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Managing food quality, ordering, and labor controls
• Training and mentoring BOH talent
• Supporting menu development and implementation
• Maintaining NYC DOH and HACCP standards
• Working closely with FOH and culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Requirements

• 2+ years Sous Chef experience in high-volume or luxury hospitality preferred
• NYC Food Protection License required
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and culinary excellence

Additional information

At JF Restaurants, you'll join a team that pushes creativity, values collaboration, and invests in its people. This is a chance to build something special with one of the most respected hospitality groups in the industry.

John Fraser Restaurants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range $80,000 - $85,000 USD

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing team while making a meaningful impact on our company. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and join our team!