Sous Chef – Hawksmoor New York: Hawksmoor New York opened to rave reviews in 2021 and welcomed guests into our beautiful restaurant, based in a National Historic Landmark- The United Charities Building. We are now excited to commence a search for a Sous Chef to support our Exec Chef in running our award-winning kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality at all times. We are looking for someone with experience in steakhouses, with a passion for food and a love of managing a large diverse team. Work somewhere awesome: Shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp last year and ranked as one of the UK’s top 100 Best Companies to work for, for 11 years in a row. This is alongside being rated as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry and raising over £1 million for charity. We are currently in a period of ambitious growth, meaning huge progression opportunities for everyone. Key responsibilities of the role include: · Food quality and consistency · Taking part in menu development and tastings · Efficiency of services/kitchen · Product and service standards · Health & Safety · Maintenance of kitchen equipment · Set an example to staff when running the pass or working on a section. · Giving support to senior staff within the team FOH/BOH · To support the Head Chef and manage the kitchen’s financial performance, including: · Being aware of GP targets · Ensure stock levels are appropriate and ordering is optimized. · A good understanding of Product / Company recipes / Systems, including QSR & Stock management To be considered for the role you will have: 5-7 years of fine dining experience required, including management roles in upscale culinary environments. Extensive experience managing top-tier kitchens in New York and other prominent locations. Comfortable and adept at managing high-volume operations, proficient in handling both high covers and revenue. Exceptional management and interpersonal skills, demonstrated in effectively leading teams. Strong leadership capabilities with a talent for mentoring, coaching, and training both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) staff.
