Sous Chef

Trattoria Dell’Arte, a beloved Italian restaurant in the heart of Midtown Manhattan , is hiring a Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. Known for our high-energy dining room, warm hospitality, and timeless Italian cuisine from handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti to expertly executed sauces and proteins this is an opportunity to step into a leadership role at one of NYC’s iconic restaurants.

As part of the Fireman Hospitality Group , we’ve built a legacy of excellence for 50 years , and we’re looking for a strong, hands-on leader who’s passionate about consistency, craftsmanship, and developing great teams.

What You’ll Do

As Sous Chef, you’ll be a key partner to the Executive Chef and instrumental to the kitchen’s daily success:

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, service execution, and prep leadership
• Lead the line during busy services, ensuring timing, quality, and standards are met
• Supervise, coach, and motivate BOH staff to maintain an organized, professional kitchen
• Ensure consistency in recipes, portioning, plating, and overall food quality
• Maintain strong food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Assist with ordering, inventory, receiving, and cost/waste controls
• Help train and develop junior team members while fostering a positive, collaborative culture

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a fine-dining, high-volume environment: 4+ years in a quality-driven kitchen, including 2+ years in a leadership role (Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef)

• Strong leadership, communication, and line execution skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and a calm presence under pressure
• A passion for Italian cuisine classic technique, sauces, pasta execution, and consistency
• Culinary training is a plus, but your experience, work ethic, and leadership matter most

What We Offer

• Full-time role with a variable schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience (include salary range here to meet pay-transparency laws)
• Career growth and development opportunities within Fireman Hospitality Group
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus additional 10 days paid vacation (separate benefit)

If you’re ready to lead, grow, and cook at a standout Italian restaurant with a long-standing NYC legacy, we’d love to meet you!

The Fireman Hospitality Group is equal opportunity employer.