Sous Chef (Opening Shifts)

Perched on the 24th floor of the acclaimed Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards—named one of The World’s 50 Best Hotels and featured in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards — Electric Lemon is more than a restaurant. It's a celebration of clean, seasonal American cuisine, honoring the passionate farmers, growers, and artisans of the Mid-Atlantic. With sweeping city views, a serene open-air terrace, private dining space, and a sleek, modern dining room, Electric Lemon offers an elevated experience that effortlessly transitions from day to night.

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team who thrives in both the operational and administrative aspects of running a well-organized, high-performing kitchen. This position will work a core schedule starting at 6 AM, with flexibility as needed.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with staff scheduling, labor management, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Support product receiving, daily invoice reconciliation, and purchasing/ordering processes
• Participate in weekly and monthly inventory processes and maintaining accurate product usage and ensure food costs are controlled
• Maintaining detailed kitchen documentation, including line checks, temperature logs, HACCP standards, and health department compliance
• Helping manage prep planning and production levels to support efficient service and reduce waste
• Assisting with training, mentoring, and performance development for a diverse hourly culinary team

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• A base salary range of $75,000 – $85,000
• Quarterly bonus program
• Referral bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage
• Dining privileges at over 25 affiliated STARR Restaurants - and more!

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a culinary-driven, well-rated restaurant or hotel
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including experience with scheduling, inventory, and kitchen documentation
• Experience supporting food cost control, ordering, and labor management
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop line cooks
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive performance and accountability within a culinary team

Electric Lemon, affiliated with STARR Restaurants, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin