Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Competitive pay and bonus potential
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
Matched 401(k) plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Pre-tax commuter benefits
dining credit
dining discount
Job Description
Union Square Cafe is a highly acclaimed restaurant known for its seasonal cuisine inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy, France, and Northern California. Established over 40 years ago, it is the flagship business that launched the Union Square Hospitality Group and has maintained a beloved reputation in the hospitality industry. Located in its second home on 19th Street, the restaurant is designed by the renowned Rockwell Group, blending the signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity of the original location with a fresh, contemporary dining atmosphere. Throughout its history, Union Square Cafe has received significant recognitions including five James Beard Awards and the prestigious number one ranking by Zagat Survey as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times.
The role of Chef de Cuisine at Union Square Cafe is a pivotal leadership position responsible for upholding the highest standards of food quality and hospitality that guests have come to expect. This full-time role offers an annual compensation ranging from $85,000 to $95,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus reflective of experience and impact. The Chef de Cuisine works closely with the Executive Chef to oversee and direct all aspects of daily kitchen operations, ensuring a seamless and elevated dining experience. This position requires a dynamic individual with a passion for culinary excellence, team building, and delivering outstanding hospitality to all stakeholders.
As the Chef de Cuisine, you will lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen team, driving operational excellence throughout service periods. You will have a keen awareness of seasonal ingredient changes and collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain menu relevance and creativity. Maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment is essential, as is ensuring compliance with health and safety standards at the highest levels. Beyond kitchen leadership, this role involves managerial responsibilities including administrative tasks, providing constructive feedback to team members, fostering opportunities for professional growth, and actively participating in recruitment efforts to build a strong, capable team. The position places a strong emphasis on a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, a philosophy central to the Union Square Hospitality Group's values, emphasizing care, creativity, and growth within the organization.
Joining Union Square Cafe means becoming part of an esteemed institution with a rich heritage and a commitment to exceptional dining experiences. This role not only challenges you to bring your culinary talents to the forefront but also encourages you to cultivate an uplifting and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and develop. If you are passionate about exceptional food, leading talented teams, and embodying the spirit of hospitality, this opportunity will allow you to grow professionally within a respected and award-winning hospitality group.
The role of Chef de Cuisine at Union Square Cafe is a pivotal leadership position responsible for upholding the highest standards of food quality and hospitality that guests have come to expect. This full-time role offers an annual compensation ranging from $85,000 to $95,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus reflective of experience and impact. The Chef de Cuisine works closely with the Executive Chef to oversee and direct all aspects of daily kitchen operations, ensuring a seamless and elevated dining experience. This position requires a dynamic individual with a passion for culinary excellence, team building, and delivering outstanding hospitality to all stakeholders.
As the Chef de Cuisine, you will lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen team, driving operational excellence throughout service periods. You will have a keen awareness of seasonal ingredient changes and collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain menu relevance and creativity. Maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment is essential, as is ensuring compliance with health and safety standards at the highest levels. Beyond kitchen leadership, this role involves managerial responsibilities including administrative tasks, providing constructive feedback to team members, fostering opportunities for professional growth, and actively participating in recruitment efforts to build a strong, capable team. The position places a strong emphasis on a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, a philosophy central to the Union Square Hospitality Group's values, emphasizing care, creativity, and growth within the organization.
Joining Union Square Cafe means becoming part of an esteemed institution with a rich heritage and a commitment to exceptional dining experiences. This role not only challenges you to bring your culinary talents to the forefront but also encourages you to cultivate an uplifting and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and develop. If you are passionate about exceptional food, leading talented teams, and embodying the spirit of hospitality, this opportunity will allow you to grow professionally within a respected and award-winning hospitality group.
Job Requirements
- 4+ 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
Job Qualifications
- 4+ years of sous chef experience in a similar environment
- knowledge of microsoft office applications
- experience with restaurant scheduling, inventory, and purchasing
- english fluency
- spanish preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Consistently deliver a culture of enlightened hospitality to guests and team members
- oversee and hold the sous chef team accountable in effective daily operating procedures in all areas of the restaurant
- lead a high performing kitchen team and maintain excellence and hospitality throughout each day’s specific service periods, ensuring consistent execution of food and timely flow of service
- demonstrate a proactive awareness of seasonal ingredient changes and partner with the executive chef to maintain menu changes in a timely and relevant manner
- set an example of a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication at all times
- ensure that proper systems are in place to ensure back of house operations are kept clean, safe and up to all “A” level health code standards
- complete all assigned administrative requirements accurately and on time
- provide feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
- consistently look for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
- cultivate a culture of enlightened hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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