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Kitchen Leader / Sous Chef - High-Volume Fast-Casual Restaurant

L4

restaurant zoneNew York, NYtoday

Occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersFood Service ManagersChefs and Head Cooks

Industries

Full-Service RestaurantsLimited-Service RestaurantsCafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
Job Description: A popular, growing fast-casual fried chicken brand is hiring a hands-on Kitchen Leader to run the back of house at one of its New York City locations. If you love leading a busy kitchen, coaching cooks and putting out consistent food fast, this role is for you.
What you’ll do:
  • Run daily kitchen operations, making sure recipes, procedures and presentation standards are followed
  • Keep food quality high and ticket times fast across dine-in, takeout and delivery
  • Cook alongside your team during peak hours and coach on the line
  • Lead kitchen opening and closing routines using daily checklists
  • Plan daily and weekly prep based on sales and expected demand
  • Manage inventory counts, receiving, waste and food cost
  • Keep food safety, temperature logs, cleanliness and equipment care inspection-ready
  • Train and develop line cooks and the Kitchen Captain
  • Partner with the Unit Leader on scheduling, staffing and daily operations
What we’re looking for:
  • 2+ years as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef or Kitchen Lead in a high-volume restaurant
  • Fryer-focused kitchen experience strongly preferred (fried chicken, wings, fast food or fast casual)
  • Strong knowledge of recipes, procedures, inventory and food safety
  • Experience training kitchen staff and holding them to consistent standards
  • Comfortable with a kitchen display system (KDS) and basic scheduling and inventory apps
  • Current food protection certification (ServSafe Manager or NYC Food Protection Certificate)
  • Available evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Able to work long shifts in a hot kitchen and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Apply today and lead the kitchen at a busy NYC restaurant.
Company Description: The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Company Description: The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
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Level

MidL4

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Industry

Full-Service Restaurants

Posted

today

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