Restaurant Sushi Chef at Wegmans Food Markets
New York City, NY 10261
About the Job
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: New York, NY
Address: 770 Broadway
Pay: $94,204 - 113,258 / year
Job Posting: 09/13/2024
Job Posting End: 10/13/2024
Job ID:R0222888
As a Sous Chef, you will focus on providing a wonderful culinary experience in an inviting, lively atmosphere. You will act as the liaison between restaurant leadership and the team of cooks, partnering closely to create, plan and prepare those one-of-a-kind menu offerings. You will be a role model for the kitchen, ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly and profitably. If you are a dynamic leader with a desire for sharing your culinary creativity and expertise with others, this could be the opportunity for you!
What will I do?
- Lead the kitchen staff by example, educating and sharing knowledge, so food is prepared and presented with a consistent outcome, showcasing the Wegmans high standards
- Prioritize tasks in the kitchen to ensure items are prepared on time and efficiently, to maintain the integrity of our fresh offerings
- Ensure all employees are properly handling products and using equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines, as well as complying with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations
- Work with the restaurant leadership to drive efficient restaurant operations and sales
Required:
- 2 or more years' experience as a sous chef
- 2 or more years of hands-on experience in an Omakase and Japanese cuisine kitchen
- Managerial/supervisory experience including but not limited to, interviewing, selection, disciplinary action, employee development, and supervising a team
- Experience in food service profit and loss management
Preferred Experience:
- 5 or more years of total culinary experience
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts
- Diverse culinary experience, including working with a variety of food in a variety of regions and/ or cultures
At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.
Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.
And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
- Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
- And more!
***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
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