Sous Chef

Job Details

At Nerai, you will find a contemporary take on this age-old tradition of filoxenia. We offer a modern and sophisticated twist on Greek dining in the heart of New York, featuring a lively bar, elegant dining rooms, and intimate private event spaces. Our commitment to care for others is what most distinguishes Nerai as a restaurant and as an organization. Hospitality is our main concern and we strive to care for our guests. We also believe that the same mutual care and respect is shown towards one another on our team.

While our roots are in Midtown, our team has recently expanded with the exciting addition of a sister restaurant Nerina in Brooklyn . We are looking for key leadership positions as we continue to expand and evolve our restaurant group.

About This Role

The Sous Chef is a leader in ensuring the Company's culinary and operating standards are met. In the absence of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for upholding the highest quality standards by being well versed in the recipes, plate, and product specifications and cooking techniques of the menu. They need to be familiar with and drive sanitation regulations and showcase those standards within the operation.

Specific job duties include, but are not limited to :

• Works closely with Corporate Chef, CDC and kitchen staff to ensure food standards are met
• Alongside the CDC, leads the kitchen team through service, showcasing strong leadership
• Executes food, beverage, service, and hospitality service that aligns with the brand
• Methodically approaches food production and quality standards with a keen eye to detail
• Organizes kitchen space and enforces the same standards with the kitchen team
• Assist in the identification and hire of great kitchen talent, develops them into great leaders
• Participates in interviews for hourly kitchen employees
• Ensures that operational and training standards are consistently followed and executed
• Effectively leads by demonstrating a professional approach with coworkers through great leadership skills, ethics, and team development

Candidates Can Expect :

Compensation and Benefits

Position Requirements :

Physical Demands :

These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement : Nerai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation Details

Compensation : Salary / Hourly ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks : Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits

Required Skills

Leadership

Culinary Experience

Fine Dining Experience

Cooking Techniques

Sanitation regulations

Team Development

Hiring and training

Operational Standards

Compensation Details

Compensation : Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks : Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Pre-tax benefits

Required Skills

Leadership

Culinary Experience

Fine Dining Experience

Cooking Techniques

Sanitation Regulations

Team Development

Hiring and training

Operational Standards