Sous Chef - French Fine Dining

Sous Chef - Fine Dining French Restaurant
Location: Midtown/Manhattan

Salary: $70,000 to $85,000

We’re working with a refined, fine dining restaurant to find a talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team.

This is a great opportunity for a chef who is passionate about classic technique, precision, and elevated execution. The menu is rooted in French cuisine, with a strong focus on seasonality, quality ingredients, and attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operationsLeading service and ensuring consistency, quality, and presentationTraining, mentoring, and developing the BOH teamUpholding high standards in food safety, cleanliness, and organizationAssisting with menu development, costing, and orderingMaintaining smooth execution in a high-expectation, service-driven environment

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in fine dining kitchens (required)Strong background in French cuisine or similar European stylesSolid foundation in classical techniques and attention to detailExperience leading teams during service in a structured kitchenPassion for quality ingredients, plating, and guest experienceCalm, composed, and organized under pressure