Next Door at Astor Place opens in early 2025! Join Chef Oliver's team and take your culinary career to the next level!

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located at the Wegmans store in the East Village. Led by chef Oliver Lange and our exceptional team, you will help deliver delicious contemporary Japanese cuisine which draws inspiration from around the world.

The art deco inspired space, in a nod to the historic origin of the building, will be both welcoming and comfortable. Guests will enjoy a wonderfully immersive and entertaining experience from any seat in the house and personalized, next-level hospitality. We'll be opening our doors in early 2025! Join our team today!

As a Sous Chef, you will focus on providing a wonderful culinary experience in an inviting, lively atmosphere. You will act as the liaison between restaurant leadership and the team of cooks, partnering closely to create, plan and prepare those one-of-a-kind menu offerings. You will be a role model for the kitchen, ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly and profitably. If you are a dynamic leader with a desire for sharing your culinary creativity and expertise with others, this could be the opportunity for you!

What will I do?

• Lead the kitchen staff by example, educating and sharing knowledge, so food is prepared and presented with a consistent outcome, showcasing the Wegmans high standards.
• Prioritize tasks in the kitchen to ensure items are prepared on time and efficiently, to maintain the integrity of our fresh offerings.
• Ensure all employees are properly handling products and using equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines, as well as complying with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations.
• Work with the restaurant leadership to drive efficient restaurant operations and sales.

Required

• 2 or more years' experience as a sous chef.
• Managerial/supervisory experience including but not limited to, interviewing, selection, disciplinary action, employee development, and supervising a team.
• Experience working a variety of positions in multi-faceted food service facilities and venues, including upscale restaurants, hotels, and country clubs.
• Experience in food service profit and loss management.

Preferred Experience

• 5 or more years of total culinary experience.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts.
• Diverse culinary experience, including working with a variety of food in a variety of regions and/or cultures.

Full time

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Professional growth and culinary career advancement.
• Engagement in a contemporary Japanese cuisine experience.
• Working with a supportive and exceptional team.

• 2 or more years' experience as a sous chef.
• Managerial/supervisory experience including interviewing and employee development.
• Experience in upscale restaurants, hotels, and country clubs.
• Knowledge of food service profit and loss management.