Jr. Sous Chef for small Greenwich Village Restaurant

While We Were Young is seeking forward thinking Sous Chef for our established contemporary American restaurant.Very small space as we only seat 25 people total. All positions in place just looking for someone to lead a team. This is a position for someone who has a true passion for cooking/creating and wants to constantly elevate their craft. You must be knowledgeable with current food trends as well as traditional methods of cooking and not be afraid to try something new.

Looking for candidates who have a minimum of 3-5 plus years in similar position or an established line cook that feels like they are ready to take the leap to Sous.

Must Have current DOH food handlers license and understand health codes.

Please only apply if you have the following:

Strong work ethic with a positive approach to cooking and leadership

Being a Chef is your passion, not just your job.

Ability to create menu items from scratch

Strong communication with management and staff.

Understanding food cost and proper reporting.

Think of food as art(this is extremely important so being creative is a must)

Work well under pressure

Drama Free

Able to lead a team

Clean and efficient

Culinary degree is preferred, but not required.

Bilingual in English & Spanish a Plus

We believe in work/life balance and don't believe in “kitchen Culture” mentality. This is a 40hr(sometimes more, but not often)/week position. Looking for someone who wants to grow within the company and open up more locations and concepts.

Looking for someone to start immediately.

Please send resume, introduction and anything else that sets you apart, do not just send your resume. If your in the neighborhood please stop in anytime after 3pm Wednesday-Saturday

Thank you!