Cafe Sous Chef

Daily Provisions | Manhattan West
440 W 33rd St
New York, NY 10001, USA

Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafés, and bars, offering outstanding food delivered with our signature warmth and hospitality. Founded by Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, USHG now includes an acclaimed portfolio of restaurants and an expanding collection of fast‑casual concepts.

Born in 2017 from the kitchen of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe in New York City, Daily Provisions is a growing collection of all‑day neighborhood cafés with restaurant roots. Daily Provisions offers a familiar, yet elevated, menu of classic dishes, including its signature crullers, all‑day breakfast sandwiches with a runny yolk, and freshly brewed coffee and teas. Throughout the afternoon and evening, the restaurant serves chef‑driven salads, made‑to‑order sandwiches, seasonal sides, and comforting dinner dishes like its famous Roast Chicken.

A beloved neighborhood institution among New Yorkers, Daily Provisions has expanded to multiple locations across New York, Jersey City, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

The Café Sous Chef works closely with the Café Chef to maintain the highest quality and standards in the daily operations of the kitchen. They ensure all tasks are met in the prep kitchen and oversee execution of the menus throughout service. This position also has an active role in the management and development of Line Cooks, BOH Team Members, and all hourly team members.

The Café Sous Chef will be in charge of holding the BOH team accountable to consistent feedback and career development through their performance objectives.

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
• Partner with Front of House and Back of House team members to enforce systems, routines, and checklists the Daily Provisions way as well as deliver excellent guest experiences across all channels, including in‑restaurant dining, third‑party delivery, and catering
• Ensure high performance and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day’s service periods
• Ensure consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team and effectively expediting service
• Educate FOH Team Members on all aspects of food menu & culinary procedures through tastings and staff presentation
• Maintain positive working relationship with dining room leaders and line staff at all times
• Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet Daily Provisions’ specifications and commitment to culinary excellence. To the highest degree possible, ensure that kitchen is kept clean, safe and up to all “A” level health code standards
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute station properly, partnering with the Café Chef to make sure that all new hires are adequately trained before beginning their new role

• At least 2 years of experience in culinary/kitchen leadership and casual dining
• Excellent food & beverage knowledge and proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations
• Experience in training and developing Back of House Team members
• Ability to communicate in a direct, respectful, and transparent manner across all teams
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Certification in a Hospitality‑related field, or equivalent, preferred
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

At Union Square Hospitality Group,
extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Café Sous Chef, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential:
  Annual compensation of $70,000 plus eligibility for a performance‑based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge:
  Generous paid time off…