Job Description

Restaurant  GREYWIND  is seeking an Executive Sous Chef!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the management team of award-winning Chef Dan Kluger at our location in Hudson Yards. 

About Us:  

We are a multi-unit restaurant concept including –  

• Greywind - Greenmarket-driven restaurant with American cuisine featuring seasonal, local ingredients at the forefront creating a playful, modern take on recognizable dishes using bold, unexpected flavors.  

• The Bakery at Greywind - An all day bakery featuring a seasonal selection of housemade breads, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea, salads and sandwiche s.  

• Spygold – An intimate, fire-lit cocktail bar featuring modern versions of classic favorites highlighting seasonal ingredients and local, artisanal spirits .  

As a team, we pride ourselves in going above and beyond for our guests and for each other.  

Chefs must be   self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented, and highly organized . NYC food handlers certificate required.

About You:  

• Exhibits consistency in attitude and performance, especially in challenging situations  
• Takes pride in the work, the relationships we build, and the product we deliver our guests  
• Solution-based thinker with the ability to identify problems and work collaboratively toward solutions  
• Possesses excellent communication skills and is comfortable managing a diverse group of people and seeks to understand different perspectives  
• Loves the industry and is looking for learning opportunities and long term career growth  

Benefits:  

• Compensation $75-$85k annually based on experience  
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance plans with company contribution  
• Commuter benefits  
• 10 PTO days per year in the first two years of employment 15 days per year in the third year of employment  
• Employee dining discounts  
• Fully comped meal at any location once per quarter  
• 401K after the first full year of employment  

Executive Sous Chef

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for oversight of the BOH team and the administration of day-to-day operations under the guidance of the Executive Chef including but not limited to  overseeing services, training staff, ordering, inventory, menu testing and changes, closing and opening.

Expectation of the Executive Sous Chef Position  

• Adheres to Company Policies and Procedures
• Acts as a role model both at Company Location and to the external hospitality community
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Maintains a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor
• Communicates regularly with supervisors about Department updates and challenges
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
• Effectively communicates with all BOH and FOH
• Excellent product identification knowledge in produce, meats, fish, herbs, grains, and equipment
• Has a complete understanding of work safety and emergency procedures
• Able to work a flexible schedule and holidays
• Able to pay attention to details, handle multiple tasks at once, and show a high level of patience
• Basic math and measurement proficiency
• English skills for communicating, writing requisitions/completing food inventories, and for retrieving information as needed
• Ability to proficiently use the following programs on PC:

• Microsoft Office Suite (outlook, work, excel, sharepoint, teams)
• Paylocity
• Meez

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Executing all requests and orders from senior leadership
• Ability to execute all positions on the line and help line staff when they get behind
• Execute and oversee the production of all menu items
• Expedite orders correctly and efficiently to ensure smooth kitchen flow
• Fully understand the importance of and have the ability to utilize standard recipe cards and plating guides
• Ensuring all reach-ins and walk-ins are locked
• Ensure all kitchens and prep areas are kept clean and maintained properly in accordance with Company policies and Department of Health regulations
• Ensure every cook is using the right tool for the right job – i.e., not using a pot as a mixing bowl
• Communicate daily pars necessary for service needs throughout each shift for each station
• Checking and tasting all mise en place that is prepared by line cooks, prep cooks, productions cooks and butchers
• Perform thorough line checks prior to each service as outlined on checklists
• Oversee sanitation team, ensuring they are performing their duties within company cleanliness and safety guidelines
• Interview and hire new team members when a position(s) becomes available
• Create weekly schedules for BOH, including review of PTO and unpaid time off requests
• Review BOH staff punch-ins and punch-outs, and approve and edit timecards on a weekly basis
• Train and educate all new BOH hires in accordance with company guidelines
• Conduct performance review at regular intervals for feedback and learning
• Manage corrective actions and exit plans when needed 
• Complete inventory accurately, update and maintain inventory sheets, and submit completed inventory in accordance with corresponding deadlines
• Place all food and chemical orders, as required, based on forecasting of needs resulting from analysis of product mix reports, anticipated specials, introduction of new dishes, contracted large parties, buy-outs, off-site events, etc.
• Maintain excellent relationships with all vendors
• Stay current and maintain the proper knowledge of requirements, protocol, and steps necessary of DOH inspection
• Working knowledge and ability to execute all kitchen recipes, ability to properly record and write recipes as per Executive Chef's instruction

We are so excited to meet you. We know it takes time to prepare a thoughtful cover letter and stellar resume so we thank you in advance. Looking forward to next steps! 

Hardscrabble is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

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