Sous Chef

Genesis House New York is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to Join our Culinary Team.

Since 2021 Genesis House has served as the cultural outpost of Genesis Motors America. The Restaurant at Genesis House serves as an extension of that brand identity, offering modern Korean fine dining in a refined, yet accessible environment open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays for Lunch, Dinner, and Afternoon tea.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Mincheol Shin — formerly of Kwonsooksoo** and JUA* — The Restaurant at Genesis House was recognized as a Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant in 2025.

ABOUT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES:

Restaurant Associates is recognized as the nation’s premier hospitality company, operating over 170 prestigious locations. Restaurant Associates, based in New York City, provides premium food services to museums, performing arts centers, aquariums, corporate dining, educational facilities and off-premise catering events in New York City, Boston, Hartford, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. Restaurant Associates is a subsidiary of Compass Group North America, the world’s leading foodservice organization.

At RA, food is an inspiration. Our unmatched culture of hospitality excellence enables us to provide memorable experiences for premier clients. We empower many to be their best though delicious food that happens to be "better-for-you" and the planet.

Core Values:

• Dedication to Quality
• Spirit of Ownership
• Commitment to Talent & Diversity
• Responsible Citizenship
• Passion for Hospitality

Full time associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace

And other voluntary benefits

ABOUT THE POSITION

Essential Duties

KITCHEN

• Monitor and ensure that standard kitchen operating procedures are met
• Manage all kitchen employees including training, mentorship, and dispensing with discipline
• Support and manage prep for service; ensuring all prep items and recipes are made to standard
• Oversee the line during service while monitoring cooks’ progress and flow of service
• Oversee the flow of the kitchen and the flow of food to maintain service standards
• Working with the Executive Chef on menu creations and daily specials
• Assist in interviewing, selecting and onboarding all BOH hourly new hires
• Assist monitoring the receiving of all product to ensure it meets restaurant standards
• In partnership with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, develop new menu items and ensure proper execution and roll out of any new additions
• Other General Maintenance and food service tasks as Assigned

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Schedule staff; Assist in payroll-related responsibility
• Send daily service reports, reservations logs, and hr related processes such as trail paperwork, worker’s comp, and accident reports.
• Manage inventory and costs with the Executive Chef & CDC
• Support staffing needs for BOH open positions

Skills & Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience required
• 2+ years of management experience required
• Experience with Korean culinary techniques in a professional environment strongly preferred
• Proficiency in English, Korean, and/or Spanish appreciated
• Experience with back of house administrative and managerial duties a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven ability in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees
• Exceptional communication and supervisory skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Genesis House New York reserves the right to add or delete duties and Essential Duties at the discretion of Genesis House New York or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Salary ($68,000-$78,000)