Sous Chef

Woods & Co Recruitment is currently partnered with a boutique catering company based in the heart of New York City's East Village. Committed to delivering hyper-seasonal, produce-driven, and health-centric food in a sustainable and elevated format, they are an industry leader specializing in both drop-off catering for high-end luxury brands and full-service event catering.

Together, we are on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Sous Chef to help lead their kitchen team. This role gives you the authority to be a key leader within the kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all production while serving as the driving force behind translating the Executive Chef’s vision into day-to-day operations.

What's in it for you?

• A true opportunity for professional growth and the chance to elevate your culinary career alongside a trusted partner for clients' most important occasions.

• The chance to work with an industry leader and top luxury NYC brands.

• The ability to set the standard and build a strong, positive, and high-performance kitchen culture.

• A full-time schedule, generally working 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (with occasional weekend work expected based on seasonality and events).

• Salary : 70-80k/annum + bonus

• Benefits : 2 weeks PTO, Sick Time, Healthcare, Daily Meals

What do you do?

• Support the Executive Chef in executing daily culinary operations at the highest level, and step in to lead the kitchen in their absence.

• Actively work on the line and in prep (especially during peak periods), executing all menu items to ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and quality.

• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and standards while reinforcing team accountability.

• Conduct daily line checks, enforce quality control, and maintain proper food handling, storage, and rotation (ServSafe compliant).

• Assist with scheduling and labor management based on business needs, identifying inefficiencies in service and proactively addressing them.

• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and maintaining appropriate product levels, while overseeing overall kitchen organization and equipment maintenance.

What do you need?

• 3–5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-level kitchen environment.

• A strong understanding of catering, production kitchens, or high-volume service.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, coupled with a solid understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.

• Strong communication and team leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead from the front and work hands-on alongside your team.

• The physical ability to be on your feet for most of the day, maneuver through all kitchen areas, and lift at least 50 pounds.

• English fluency (Spanish fluency is highly preferred).

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, apply now! We are interviewing immediately.

To find out more about this position please reach out to Sonia at [email protected] or +1 (917) 525-2275 .