Sous Chef

Role : Sous Chef

Reports to : Senior Sous Chef, CDC

Who We Are

The Ned NoMad is a luxury hotel and members’ club in the heart of Manhattan. We blend modern hospitality with timeless style, offering exceptional service, refined interiors, and a dynamic cultural environment. Our team is passionate, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering an unforgettable guest experience.

The Role

The Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in the kitchen, serving as the second-in-command to the Chef de Cuisine (CDC). They are responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring that food is prepared to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and safety. The Sous Chef manages and supports the kitchen staff, coordinates food preparation and service, and steps in to lead the team in the CDC’s absence. This role requires strong culinary expertise, organizational skills, and the ability to train, motivate, and maintain discipline among the team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.

Our culture is one of vibrant energy paired with unwavering support. We’re seeking an individual who excels in collaboration, communicates effectively, and is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service. Your attention to detail and customer-focused approach will ensure that every guest experience at The Ned NoMad is not just memorable, but truly extraordinary.

Main Duties…

• Lead by example and alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back of house (BOH) operation, staffing, food production, accommodating special requests, dietary restrictions, and following allergy procedure.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards set by local and regional government.
• Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and in other areas of the business
• Mentor and support staff by running or managing training demos, trips and on the job staff development to ensure safe work habits and proper process as well as procedure if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation
• Promote consistent process through kitchen operations to ensure the highest quality of food is served
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed, and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable
• Champion of teamwork and synergy between the front and back of house staff

Requirements

Our Doors Are Yours to Open…

The Ned is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

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