Chef Job in New York, New York

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED 5 MINUTES FROM THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE TRANSPORT: If you don't have a car you can take an A train to 175th street and then a 10 minute shuttle to the restaurant from the city. Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Are you a great sous chef/chef looking for that next big break as Head Chef? Do you feel that your current job does not allow you to be as creative as you want to be? The Mocha Hospitality group operates competitively excellent restaurants and bars. Our business is founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We are looking for talented restaurant staff to contribute top tier performances in the food and beverage arena. Our operations are fast paced, high quality and customer service focused. We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share our passion for serving customers and preparing quality food and beverages. Our people and their commitment to customer service are what set us apart. JOB DESCRIPTION • Plans menus for all food stations in the restaurant. • Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals. • Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies. • Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times. • Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft. • Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles. • Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices. • Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met. • Consults with the GM about food production aspects of special events being planned. • Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation. • Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability. • Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained. • Interacts with food and beverage management to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests. • In conjunction with the management team, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards. • Evaluates products to assure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met. • Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology. • Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment. • Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff. • Periodically visits dining area when it is open to welcome guests. • Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times. • Perform other duties as directed. Qualifications: • 3 years experience as an executive or sous chef • Previous experience in culinary arts, cooking, and as EXEC SOUS OR HEAD CHEF • Knowledge of cost and labor systems • Passion for food and cooking techniques • Strong leadership qualities • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Train and develop all kitchen staff and positions • Local candidates preferred We believe in empowering you to make great decisions and to take care of your customers and career. The opportunities are endless. We are looking for that Rockstar Executive chef! We believe, and it is our desire to empower our employees to set their sights high and deliver exceptional service to customers. Please reply with subject line "I AM YOUR MB CHEF" with your detailed and updated resume. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.