Monti's is seeking an experienced and dedicated Executive Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team in Ridgewood, Queens. Working alongside the culinary leadership, you will play a pivotal role in daily kitchen operations, menu execution, and maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen preparation, line execution, and plating standards
- Manage, train, and mentor line cooks and kitchen staff
- Maintain kitchen inventory, food cost controls, and ordering
- Ensure rigorous adherence to sanitation, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness regulations
- Step in across all kitchen stations as needed during peak service
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven restaurant
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Deep culinary knowledge and proficiency in diverse cooking techniques
- Food Protection / ServSafe certification preferred
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunity to shape a new restaurant opening and kitchen culture
- Growth opportunities within the company
Monti’s
We are Velma, a nostalgic neighborhood tavern and Italian-American red-sauce spot in Ridgewood, Queens. Under our pressed-tin ceiling, we blend an energetic front bar featuring skeeball, pool, and extra-cold classic martinis with an intimate, wood-paneled back dining room lined with red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Our kitchen turns out crave-worthy comfort classics, including our signature thick square Grandma pies, housemade pastas, and hearty red-sauce favorites, celebrating community and unpretentious good times.