Executive Sous Chef Job at Cafe D'Alsace, New York, NY

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  • Cafe D'Alsace
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Sous Chef — With a path to Chef de Cuisine

Cafe D'Alsace is one of New York's most beloved French restaurants — a warm, high-energy Upper East Side institution known for its Alsatian cuisine, extensive beer program, and commitment to honest, well-executed French cooking.

We are searching for a sous chef who wants more than a title. We are looking for someone with the hunger, leadership instincts, and culinary foundation to grow into the chef de cuisine role and eventually own this kitchen.

Responsibilities:

  • Run nightly service alongside the chef — executing the Alsatian menu with precision and consistency
  • Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of line cooks and prep staff across high-volume service (200–400+ covers)
  • Oversee prep, ordering, inventory, food cost, and scheduling with full BOH ownership
  • Coordinate and execute private dining events — managing prep logistics, staffing plans, and seamless service delivery
  • Collaborate on menu development and seasonal specials as you grow toward the chef de cuisine role
  • Maintain DOH compliance, food safety standards, and kitchen organization

What we're looking for:

  • 3+ years as a sous chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume, quality-driven environment
  • Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a kitchen team
  • Comfortable executing 200–400+ covers with consistency and composure
  • Strong foundation in classical cooking technique — French cuisine background strongly preferred
  • Genuine desire to grow into a chef de cuisine role — not just fill a position
  • Humility to learn and confidence to lead simultaneously
  • A Plus: Experience planning and executing private events, buyouts, or large-format dining — knowledge of Banquet Event Order (BEO) workflow and event-specific prep coordination a bonus

What we offer:

  • A clear, genuine path to chef de cuisine — a plan, not a promise
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Health benefits and paid time off
  • Direct mentorship from the chef with real culinary development built into the role
  • A stable, well-loved NYC institution with a loyal team and loyal guests

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Night shift

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