Company description

Pocketbook Hudson is a new prototype of experiential hotels in Hudson, NY. Occupying a full city block just off Warren Street, the hotel complex resides in a fully restored historic mill factory built in 1883. Embracing its generous space and industrious history, the property hosts 46 guest rooms and suites, a bathhouse and spa, evening restaurant, all-day café, a flexible event space, and a nightclub for revelry.

We are a place for meaningful connection and expansive discovery, Pocketbook Hudson is a space where care is built into every corner. A portal to possibility, we are a place to be. Service style across all offerings at the property reflects our collective ethos—kindness and collaboration, executed against excellence.

Job description

The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) / Executive Sous Chef is a dynamic leader responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring excellence in food quality, team leadership, and operational efficiency. This role is central to supporting the Executive Chef in driving culinary innovation, maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety, and fostering a collaborative and curious kitchen culture.

• Monitor quality of food and supervise kitchen preparation of all stations and the production of all food.

• Work closely with the Front of the House manager to show service staff cooking techniques for all menu items.

• Oversee plate presentation and portion control recipes.

• Work as an expediter for the kitchen as scheduled.

• Supervise ongoing cleaning of all equipment used immediately following use and general cleaning.

• Preparing a daily workflow for the a la carte restaurant cooks.

• Write and update recipes.

• Assist in controlling appropriate staffing levels in conjunction with fluctuating business levels.

• Understand banquet operations and working knowledge of daily events.

• Assist in the hiring, training, and managing of culinary staff on proper job position requirements and expectations.

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with state health requirements and company policy.

• Attend weekly chef meetings and monthly kitchen staff meetings to keep staff informed on current property activities and projects.

• Assist in setting team and individual performance standards and executing them in a consistent manner with company guidelines.

• Fill-in for Executive Chef when needed.
  Assist with ordering.

• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor and management.
  The ability to meet budgeted food and labor costs.

• Follow all Pocketbook procedures and guidelines.

• Be a team player, which includes performing and completing any other tasks or responsibilities requested by managers.

• Be a motivated self-starter, steeped in working efficiently, always with kindness and respect.

Ideal Attributes

Collaborative
Curious
Kind
Attentive

Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge in food fermentation and preservation
• Live fire cooking experience
• Motivator & self-starter.
• Ability to maintain good, accurate records, basic skillset in using a computer.
• Current experience as a Head Chef/Chef de Cuisine.
• Sound knowledge of Kitchen P&L, including labor and food costs.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Salary

$80,000 per year

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Pocketbook amenities
• Team member discounts
• More to come!

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

Application instructions

Deadline

August 29, 2025