Executive Sous Chef Job at Gramercy Tavern, New York, NY

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  • Gramercy Tavern
  • New York, NY

Job Description

One of America’s most beloved restaurants, Gramercy Tavern has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service since 1994. Chef Michael Anthony’s fiercely seasonal menu consists of elegant dishes with a rustic influence that showcases the restaurant’s relationships with local farms and purveyors. The restaurant can be enjoyed through two distinct dining experiences: the Tavern and the Dining Room. The Tavern serves an à la carte menu in a casual, walk-in setting. The Dining Room offers fixed-price and tasting menus.

 

Who you are:  

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring a superior guest experience through excellent food and hospitality. This position will support the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and the kitchen team by organizing, planning, and directing all aspects of kitchen operations. The Executive Sous Chef must have a passion for creating delicious food, building high performing teams, and delivering hospitality to stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

  • Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth.
  • Lead a high performing kitchen team and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day’s specific service periods
  • Delivers consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team and ensuring an effectively expedited service
  • Educate dining room service staff on all aspects of food menu & culinary procedures through tastings and staff presentation
  • Fosters a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication at all times
  • Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.
  • Ensure that back of house operations are kept clean, safe and up to all “A” level health code standards.
  • Lead the Sous Chef team to ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute the assigned station properly
  • Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
  • Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team

What we need from you:

  • 3+ years of Sous Chef experience in similar environment
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, inventory and purchasing experience necessary
  • English fluency and Spanish preferred, but not required
  • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, we believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As an Executive Sous Chef, you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay and bonus potential : Annual compensation of $75,000 - $85,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
  • Comprehensive health coverage:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
  • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
  • Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
  • Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
  • Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
  • Hospitality perks: Annual dining credit and a 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants
  • Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
  • Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

 

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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Job Tags

Full time, Casual work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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