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Sous Chef

Motek - Flatiron
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Motek - Flatiron?

Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations. 

Position Overview: 

As Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily back-of-house operations and ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service, and adherence to culinary standards. This role plays a hands-on leadership position in food production, team supervision, and kitchen organization, while serving as a key point of communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Supervise line execution to ensure efficient, accurate service
  • Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
  • Assist with inventory control, ordering, and proper food storage
  • Train and cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations
  • Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
  • Assist with expediting to manage ticket flow and service timing
  • Support labor scheduling and productivity goals 

Requirements: 

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, with at least one year in a supervisory or lead role; Mediterranean cuisine experience is a plus
  • Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
  • Experience supporting inventory control, ordering, food cost awareness, and labor efficiency
  • Ability to lead by example in a hands-on kitchen environment while managing multiple priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and consistency
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • Bilingual proficiency is a plus 

If you're passionate about food and dedicated to delivering excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000

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