Sofreh is an intimate restaurant in Prospect Heights Brooklyn that brings a top-notch Persian fine dining experience to a cozy setting. This quaint and romantic joint created by Chef Nasim Alikhani redefines traditional Persian dishes and has received raved reviews in major publications. 

Learn more about us:

selected among the best 13 restaurants in the US in 2018
https://www.thrillist.com/best-new-restaurants-2018?article=prime-13-restaurants

Website and other articles
http://www.sofrehnyc.com
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/09/sofreh-nyc-restaurant-review.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/11/dining/sofreh-review.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/20/dining/sofreh-persian-restaurant-new-york-city.html
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/09/24/at-sofreh-a-prolific-home-cook-brings-persian-fare-to-prospect-heights

Sofreh Restaurant group is looking for dedicated individuals to join our growing culinary team. We are currently hiring for the following positions:

-Sous Chef

-Exec Sous chef

This is a great opportunity for a lead line cook ready to take the next step or a sous chef prepared to oversee a team of dedicated culinarians as our next exec sous chef.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the below.

• Supervising activities of all back of house staff members including receiving, storing, prepping, and cooking
• Overseeing methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food and usage to minimize waste
• Promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with the rest of the restaurant
• • Planning, assigning, and coordinating work for Line Cooks
  • Supplying recipes for, and suggesting methods and procedures to Line Cooks
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed production records
  • Utilizing effective internal communications, including meetings with team members to ensure optimum team work and productivity
  • Participating in preparing food items on the line for service
  • Rewarding and disciplining employees in addition to addressing complaints and resolving problems
  • Maintain a friendly, fast and accurate service (100% guest satisfaction at all times).
  • Work either as the Expo Chef or as the Garde Manger, Grill, Oven or Sauté cook (including prep) depending on the weekly schedule
  • Maintain an “A” health inspection rating at all times in collaboration with the General Manager
  • Control / oversee inventory, manage goods and supplies ordering and food vendors, and ensure that the food cost budget is met.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 to 3 years prior experience as a line cook, with experience in a fine dining operation.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation technique.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Must be able to maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and uphold company appearance/dress standards.
• Proven leadership skills to achieve goals while maintaining a high expectation of standards with regards to quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ability to build a positive team around you and keep high employee morale among kitchen staff.
• Must have a passion for cooking and an active commitment to quality, safety, and sanitation practices. Y
• ou must be able to meet the physical demands of the position: Mobility and dexterity to move/lift large, heavy objects up to 45 lbs.; able to stand and walk for periods of up to 8 hours; able to work in a hot environment and/or close-quarters; manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils and handling food items.
• Must be able to tolerate industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing and be able to withstand a hot and/or close environment.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace, and to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Understanding local health and safety requirements; ability to ensure that Department of Health standards are upheld
  • Growth potential and the chance to be part of growing dynamic restaurant group.
  • Competitive wages, paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, dining benefits, commuter benefits, staff meals.

Benefits

• Supplemental Pay:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability
  • Bonus pay

  • Ability to commute/relocate:

    Experience:

    • Brooklyn, NY 11217: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
    • Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)
    • Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)
  • we consider qualified applicants, female candidates are encouraged to apply