Sous Chef

  • Borgo
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Borgo, a celebrated Mediterranean trattoria from The Marlow Collective is seeking a Sous Chef!

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance at 90 days
  • Industry-leading paid time off plans + paid family leave
  • 401k plan access beginning at hire
  • Monthly internal dining stipend
  • Annual education allowance to support your professional growth
  • Access to our Employee Emergency Assistance Program for added support
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine with leading the BOH team on menu development, planning, and execution
  • Work as part of the BOH management team to operate in accordance with achieving budgeted sales and operating costs, including actively engaging with monthly P&L statements and other financial tools to understand, and impact, sales and cost trends by:
    • Organizing and monitoring workflow and productivity in accordance with business demand to achieve budgeted labor cost
      • Manage timecards, punch change requests, and time off requests
    • Costing all dishes to ensure accurate pricing prior to their addition to the menu Manage timecards, punch change requests, and time off request

  • Work as part of the BOH management team to establish a DOH protocol and enforce compliance:
    • Document daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and maintenance routines and checklists
    • Help identify areas in need of repair and support the scheduling and completion of those repairs
  • Work as part of the management team to:
    • Develop and implement systems and processes that are effective, efficient, and compliant with all laws, regulations, and internal policies
    • Continuously recruit top talent to build an agile, diverse, and committed team, including identifying opportunities for cross-training and trailing candidates to evaluate their competency and skill level
    • Resolve conflict and employee performance issues through mediation, coaching and counseling, and progressive discipline
    • Teach, train, and mentor with authenticity, empathy, and integrity to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging
    • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings regarding the overall strategy and success of the business, including team meetings, quarterly financials, and HR trainings
  • Work with the Executive Chef to establish and achieve clear individual performance goals

Successful candidates will:

  • Have 2+ years of progressive kitchen experience and a commitment to deepening that knowledge base
  • Be oriented towards collaboration
  • Be friendly, organized, focused, energetic, and communicative
  • Be adept at conflict resolution and constructive feedback

The Marlow Collective is a values-driven organization working to advance a more equitable and sustainable food system for all. We are committed to providing caring, respectful workplaces, sourcing seasonally, locally, and organically building supportive partnerships with our farmers and producers, and creating meaningful experiences that celebrate and connect the communities we serve. We prioritize diversity in hiring and advancement and a culture of inclusion and belonging.

While performing the duties of the job, a Sous Chef is regularly required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. They must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Financial Acumen

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Customer Service Orientation

Creativity in Menu Development

Physical Stamina

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Commitment to Professional Development

Knowledge of Sustainable Practices

Cultural Sensitivity

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Job ID: 489112049
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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