Serata, a highly anticipated seasonal, ingredient driven, fine dining restaurant, offering a multi-course tasting menu opening in the summer of 2025 is looking for a Sous Chef to join the opening team. Serata, located in Elmont, outside of Queens, will be a Progressive Italian restaurant that will focus on impeccable ingredient sourcing throughout all the seasons from local farmers, artisans, and producers to offer guests an exceptional dining experience.
We are looking for passionate, and experienced people to join our kitchen team.
As Sous Chef you will gain a solid understanding of our style of service and our company's culture. This position lays the groundwork for all future opportunities for growth within our team.
Requirements for Success :
- Positive Attitude
- Desire to learn
- Commitment to producing great quality
- Self-Motivation
- Ability to work cleanly and efficiently
- Attention to detail and organization
- Capable of working well in a team environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Culinary
Supervise the hourly line cooks, commis, and externs as they prepare their daily mise en place and prep mise en placeEnsure that the walk-in coolers and dry storage spaces are kept clean and organized in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and restaurant guidelinesTaste the daily mise en place to ensure proper seasoning and qualityLead an assigned station to ensure that all line cooks are preparing and plating the dishes properlyWork in conjunction with the dining room and kitchen expeditor to ensure proper timing of all courses leaving the kitchenWork in conjunction with the Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Chef, porter team to ensure that all equipment and facilities are maintained in accordance with building standards and basic service standardsMaintain the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation focusing on data entry and daily upholding of standardsHiring
Assist in interviewing potential kitchen employees when neededActively seek out new members for our kitchen team to ensure a proper foundation as the restaurant grows and developsAct as the primary supervisor of line cook, commis, and extern and facilitate their growth via skills training and daily mentorshipLine CooksPrep cooksCommisMenu Development
Support the Chef de Cuisine with the development of new dishesAssist in writing and costing recipes for menuDevelop new techniques for each dish as they become necessaryQualification Standards
Michelin-star restaurant experience requested but not a deal breaker2+ years management experience requiredAdvanced and accurate knife skillsAbility to read and follow recipes and standardsStrong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsStrong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and OutlookCapability to teach and mentor othersAbility to work independently and coordinate multiple tasksExperience with a variety of cooking styles and techniquesAbility to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environmentAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Ability to stand for extended periods of timeWhat we offer : $75,000-$85,000
Five-day Work Week : Wednesday through Sunday, Closed Mondays and TuesdaysApproximate Start Time : 12pm-1pmApproximate End of Day : 10pmClosed on HolidaysAnnual Time OffOpportunity to participate in Company Healthcare Benefits