Sous Chef
Motek 57
Job Description
Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations.
The Miami-born restaurant brand will open its flagship New York City location at 60 West 57th Street, taking over the former Rue 57 corner.
Known for its lively spirit and health-conscious menu, Motek continues to expand its footprint in New York City with this exciting, new location.
Position Overview:
As Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in leading all back-of-house operations, including food quality, cost control, and kitchen performance. You will partner with all other culinary management members to managing a high-performing culinary team, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring efficient daily operations.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with overseeing food production to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Conduct inventory of food items as needed.
- Assist with managing line operations to support smooth, timely service.
- Maintain quality control and presentation standards.
- Train hourly culinary team members.
- Ensure a clean, organized kitchen and compliance with food safety regulations.
- Oversee expediting to coordinate orders and maintain service flow.
Requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) years of culinary leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced kitchen operations; experience with Mediterranean cuisine is a plus.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce standards.
- Tech savvy.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail across food quality, systems, and operational execution.
- Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
- Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Wages paid weekly.
- Growth opportunities as we continue to rapidly expand across the country!
- 401k savings plans.
- Commuter benefits including a commuter stipend for all management team members.
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans available!
- Employee discounts across all brands in the group.