Sous Chef - Fine Dining

Overview: Coco’s is the restaurant within the members-only club Colette, located on the 37th Floor of the General Motor's Building overlooking Central Park. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. As a member of our kitchen, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our Michelin Star Chef Philippe Orrico. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on French fine dining, you will be learning from his expertise and contributing to the creation of exquisite culinary masterpieces. Coco's is currently open Monday-Saturday and closed on Sundays. Job Responsibilities: • Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required for preparation and daily services. • Flexibility to rotate and oversee any section of the kitchen as needed. • Master and explain all recipes across all sections and stay updated on any recipe or dish changes. • Collaborating with Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Chef, Philippe Orrico, to create new culinary dishes regularly. • Record all recipes in the company system or designated document. • Ensure that new dishes are properly prepared. • Create check list for each section. • Ensure that all check lists are properly done and execute on time by the kitchen team. • Actively listen to team members and assist in resolving any problems that arise. • Coordinating and organize kitchen staff schedule including all related kitchen cleaners. • Ensure an outstanding hygiene environment in ALL areas of the kitchen, fridges, freezer and for our customers. • Ensure that all information’s in system (Paperchase, Sling…) are implemented in time and accurate. • Ensure staff grooming in accordance with state law and company requirements. • Checking all kitchen deliveries, ingredients quality, prices. • Stocktaking ingredient and placing order as needed. • Checking everything is properly store in accordance with states rules as well as company policy or Executive Chef instruction. General Requirements and Experience: • Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible culinary management experience in an upscale food and beverage establishment. • Minimum of 2 years + in Michelin star restaurants as a Sous Chef or above. • Excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking. • Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. • Ability to follow and execute recipes to specified standards. • Strong ability to think quickly and multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety. • Perform opening and closing duties. • Record all invoices in Paper chase. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster a productive team environment. • High standards for cleanliness in workspaces and service areas. • Adaptability to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. • Capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. • Strong work ethic and commitment to providing excellent customer service. • Work effectively under pressure, particularly during service times, while managing stress levels. • Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays. • Experience managing inventories and stocktaking. • Must possess NYC Food Handlers certification. Compensation Details Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00) Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Gym Discount Coco's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Food provided • Health insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Work Location: In person