Sous Chef

As the first major chef-led catering company in New York, Cuisine Boulud New York bears the imprimatur of one of the world’s most iconic and celebrated culinarians: Daniel Boulud. Every experience will benefit from Daniel’s unparalleled knowledge and expertise, and his fine dining-forward approach, resulting in extraordinary dining worthy of his name and our guests.

Cuisine Boulud New York represents an exclusive partnership between Dinex (Daniel Boulud) and Lifeworks, two organizations brought together by a shared ambition to elevate catering to new levels of quality and service excellence. Cuisine Boulud New York features an elite support team of chefs, event managers and service professionals experienced in executing dining experiences of all sizes and complexity.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. This is a unique opportunity for a talented individual to be part of an ambitious, creative environment where precision and passion go hand-in-hand.

Job Details

• Support the Executive Chef and Senior Culinary Team in the execution of all production kitchen operations.
• Oversee prep and execution of mise en place for multiple high-end events daily.
• Maintain quality and consistency across all culinary output, adhering to luxury standards.
• Lead and train production kitchen staff; supervise workflow and ensure timely production.
• Collaborate closely with event chefs, logistics, and service teams to coordinate on-site needs.
• Enforce food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols in accordance with DOH standards.
• Assist in menu development, R&D, and seasonal planning.
• Support and advise on execution for large scale events.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a high volume catering environment, preferably in a supervisory role
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages
• Actively practices food safety procedures
• Able to train and motivate team
• Strong Organizational skills
• Effective time management

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts, 401K, Paid time off, Room for Growth.

Cuisine Boulud New York is an equal opportunity employer. Cuisine Boulud New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.