Sous Chef

Elizabeth, NJ, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $54,700.00 - $73,800.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

Caf Boulud is a distinguished restaurant that brings Daniel Bouluds four culinary muses to life through a unique blend of classic French cuisine, seasonal delicacies, garden-fresh vegetables, and inspired global flavors. Celebrated as both a neighborhood gem and a destination dining venue, Caf Boulud has earned three stars in the New York Times and a Michelin Guide star, solidifying its reputation for excellence. This establishment is known for its casually elegant dining atmosphere, featuring seasonal wine tastings, Sunday brunch, and intimate private events. The restaurant offers a refined yet approachable dining experience that honors tradition while embracing innovation.

The role available is designed for candidates who strive for excellence and have a passion for culinary arts, aiming to enhance their skills within a fast-paced, top-tier restaurant environment. This full-time, salaried position involves supervising food production across all kitchen stations, assisting cooks, and supporting the Executive Chef to maintain a smooth and efficient service. The successful candidate will manage ordering and quality inspection of all food items, monitor kitchen equipment maintenance, and ensure that food safety and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld. Additionally, the role includes tracking food costs, minimizing waste, and fostering positive employee morale by leading through example.

Ideal candidates will have prior supervisory experience and culinary training, with proficiency in English, and preferably French and/or Spanish. Exceptional communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to food safety protocols are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work in one of New York Citys most esteemed restaurants, contributing to a team-oriented culture that values quality, innovation, and professionalism. Caf Boulud welcomes applicants dedicated to crafting memorable culinary experiences and eager to grow their career in the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

Reference check required
Ability to stand for long periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in a hot fast-paced kitchen environment

Job Qualifications

Previous supervisory role
Culinary training degree preferred
Verbal proficiency in English and preferably French and/or Spanish
Superb communication skills
Positive attitude
Ability to provide structure in a team environment
Strong work ethic
Adherence to food safety protocol
Ability to interact positively with supervisors management coworkers members and the public to promote team effort
Ability to work with minimal supervision and problem solve
Ability to read analyze and interpret business periodicals professional journals and technical procedures
Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to calculate figures amounts discounts proportions percentages
Food safety awareness
Able to train and motivate team
Outstanding organizational skills
Effective time management
Ability to produce a high volume of accurate complete and high-quality work
Client relationship establishment and maintenance

Job Duties

Supervise the production of food at all stations assisting the cooks when needed
Support the Executive Chef in maintaining a smooth and efficient service
Order and inspect for quality all food items necessary for the production of the finished menu items
Maintain kitchen equipment following food and safety restaurant standards of cleanliness and organization
Track food costs as requested
Ensure that employees keep waste to a minimum
Recognize the importance of employee morale and lead by example