Executive Chef Assistant

Company: Pig & Khao - Upper West Side
Location: New York
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Pig & Khao - Upper West Side is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for managing a team of 10 to 15 cooks, hiring and training BOH staff, ordering and maintaining food costs, creating prep lists for the staff, working with the CDC to create specials and new menu items, expediting, preparing and maintaining work station on the line up to 2 shifts a week, maintaining professional standards, working clean, efficiently, and with respect for ingredients.

Responsibilities:
- Manage a staff of 10 to 15 cooks
- Hire and train BOH staff
- Order and maintain food costs
- Create prep lists for the staff
- Work with the CDC to create specials and new menu items
- Expedite
- Prepare and maintain work station on the line up to 2 shifts a week
- Maintain professional standards
- Work clean, efficiently, and with respect for ingredients

Requirements:
- Experience working in a professional kitchen as a Jr Sous Chef for a minimum of 1 year
- Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, procedures, and equipment
- Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

What we can offer:
- The ability to work with a team of talented professionals
- Internal growth opportunities
- Option to join our Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (full-time employees)
- Commuter Benefits (full-time and part-time employees)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Keywords: Pig & Khao - Upper West Side, Philadelphia , Executive Chef Assistant, Hospitality & Tourism , New York, Pennsylvania