Job Description

About the job

OysterLink is the go-to website for sourcing top-tier jobs in the hospitality industry. We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at DÙNDÚ in Midtown Manhattan, NYC. If you have at least three years of culinary experience and are passionate about real food prepared from scratch, then we’d love to hear from you.

At OysterLink, we specialize in connecting the best talent with top-tier opportunities. Our client is searching for a Sous Chef who understands the pace of service in a fast-casual restaurant and how to deliver excellent quality food in such an environment.

This isn’t just another Sous Chef job listing. It’s an opportunity to help supervise kitchen operations at a top-quality dining establishment in NYC.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supervising and training kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Managing food preparation, cooking and plating to maintain high-quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation and hygiene regulations
• Maintaining a clean, organized and well-functioning kitchen environment
• Providing guidance and fostering a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Working in an unstructured or disorganized kitchen environment
• Handling front-of-house responsibilities such as waiting tables or customer service
• Performing only basic kitchen prep work without supervisory responsibilities
• Ignoring food safety protocols or cutting corners on quality control
• Managing the kitchen without proper teamwork and collaboration with other staff

Basic Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working as a Line Cook in an establishment where all food was made from scratch
• Passionate about real food prepared from scratch
• Quick thinker with problem-solving skills in fast-paced situations
• Leads by example and is willing to roll up sleeves and get involved
• Coachable, responsive to feedback, with a desire to improve and grow
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Able to provide clear, direct and respectful feedback, ensuring execution
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to plan ahead in a fast-paced environment
• Understands the fast pace of service in a fast-casual restaurant and how to deliver excellent quality food in that environment
• Must have an NYC DOH food handler’s certificate
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and bend and reach overhead often
• Able to maintain close to constant communication with multiple individuals
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Must possess dexterity to handle tools and equipment ranging from small to large
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Free meal during each shift
• Opportunities for growth within the company
• Supportive and positive work environment

About OysterLink

OysterLink is the premier platform for hospitality professionals seeking part-time and full-time opportunities across the U.S. We specialize in matching skilled candidates with employers who value their experience and expertise. Join our network today and find the perfect kitchen management opportunity.

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