Sous Chef
Pasta Louise is looking for a Sous Chef to join the leadership team at our busy, full-service Italian spot in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The kitchen moves fast, the energy is high, and the food is simple, fresh, and made by hand. This is a great role for someone who’s as comfortable jumping on the line as they are leading a team.
What the Job Looks Like
At Pasta Louise, The Sous Chef is the right hand to the Executive Chef — a steady, positive presence who helps keep the kitchen running smoothly day in and day out. That means being hands-on in service, coaching cooks, and making sure everything coming out of the kitchen is consistent and dialed in.
You’ll also play a key role in the behind-the-scenes stuff that keeps the place humming : ordering, scheduling, keeping an eye on costs, making sure the walk-in’s in good shape, and generally helping the team stay organized and ready for anything.
A Day Might Include
- Leading service, expediting, or hopping on a station to keep things moving.
- Making sure the kitchen crew has what they need and setting a positive tone during busy shifts.
- Talking through challenges with FOH managers and problem solving together.
- Supporting menu development, testing dishes, and making sure every plate is consistent.
- Keeping tabs on orders, invoices, deliveries, and food costs.
- Checking inventory and making sure everything is stocked and fresh.
- Helping build the weekly kitchen schedule and adjusting as needed.
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for a health inspection at any moment.
- Thinking ahead when big parties or special events are on the books.
- Working as part of a tight-knit management team where communication and follow-through matter.
What We’re Looking For :
Several years of leadership experience in a busy kitchen.Ability to make schedules for the teamManage relationships with vendors and place ordersSomeone who’s just as comfortable jumping onto the line as they are leading from the pass.Calm under pressure, good communicator, solutions-oriented.Knows their way around inventory, scheduling, and cost control.A team player who leads with respect and positivity.Spanish language skills and POS familiarity are a plus (but not required).What We Offer :
Annual salaryMonthly Dining AllowancePaid VacationHealth, Dental & Vision insurance