Sous Chef - Times Square EDITION

JF Restaurants

$80K — $85K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years Sous Chef experience in high-volume or luxury hospitality preferred
  • NYC Food Protection License required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and culinary excellence

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily kitchen operations and service execution
  • Manage food quality, ordering, and labor controls
  • Train and mentor BOH talent
  • Support menu development and implementation
  • Maintain NYC DOH and HACCP standards
  • Work closely with FOH and culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Benefits

  • Work inside one of New York City's premier luxury hotels
  • Be part of a dynamic multi-outlet culinary operation
  • Collaborate with a talented leadership team that values creativity and growth
  • Lead service across various dining and event venues
  • Play a key role in menu development and kitchen culture
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a recognized hospitality group
Full Job Description
At The Times Square EDITION, the kitchen moves fast, the standards are high, and the opportunity is real. We're looking for a Sous Chef who thrives in high-energy service, leads from the line, and wants to be part of one of NYC's most exciting hospitality groups.

What Makes This Role Exciting
  • Work inside one of New York City's premier luxury hotels
  • Be part of a dynamic multi-outlet culinary operation
  • Collaborate with a talented leadership team that values creativity and growth
  • Lead service across restaurant dining, lobby bar, events, room service, and more
  • Have a real voice in menu development and kitchen culture
  • Grow with a hospitality group known for developing culinary talent

Who You Are

You're a leader in the kitchen - calm under pressure, hands-on during service, and obsessed with quality. You know how to motivate a team, manage costs without sacrificing standards, and create an environment where cooks want to learn and perform.

You're equally comfortable:
  • Running a busy pass
  • Coaching line cooks mid-service
  • Building systems and maintaining standards
  • Collaborating on new dishes and menu rollouts
  • Keeping the kitchen sharp, clean, organized, and DOH-ready

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading daily kitchen operations and service execution
  • Managing food quality, ordering, and labor controls
  • Training and mentoring BOH talent
  • Supporting menu development and implementation
  • Maintaining NYC DOH and HACCP standards
  • Working closely with FOH and culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Requirements
  • 2+ years Sous Chef experience in high-volume or luxury hospitality preferred
  • NYC Food Protection License required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and culinary excellence

Salary Range

$80,000-$85,000 USD

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing team while making a meaningful impact on our company. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

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