Sous Chef - Times Square EDITION

JF Restaurants is a New York City-based hospitality group led by Michelin-starred Chef and Restaurateur John Fraser. 

At The Times Square EDITION, the kitchen moves fast, the standards are high, and the opportunity is real. We’re looking for a Sous Chef who thrives in high-energy service, leads from the line, and wants to be part of one of NYC’s most exciting hospitality groups.

Founded by acclaimed chef and restaurateur John Fraser, JF Restaurants is built on innovation, collaboration, and creating unforgettable experiences through food, beverage, hospitality, and design.

If you’re passionate about great food, serious hospitality, and developing teams at the highest level — we want to talk to you.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Work inside one of New York City’s premier luxury hotels
• Be part of a dynamic multi-outlet culinary operation
• Collaborate with a talented leadership team that values creativity and growth
• Lead service across restaurant dining, lobby bar, events, room service, and more
• Have a real voice in menu development and kitchen culture
• Grow with a hospitality group known for developing culinary talent

Who You Are

You’re a leader in the kitchen — calm under pressure, hands-on during service, and obsessed with quality. You know how to motivate a team, manage costs without sacrificing standards, and create an environment where cooks want to learn and perform.

You’re equally comfortable:

• Running a busy pass
• Coaching line cooks mid-service
• Building systems and maintaining standards
• Collaborating on new dishes and menu rollouts
• Keeping the kitchen sharp, clean, organized, and DOH-ready

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Managing food quality, ordering, and labor controls
• Training and mentoring BOH talent
• Supporting menu development and implementation
• Maintaining NYC DOH and HACCP standards
• Working closely with FOH and culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Requirements

• 2+ years Sous Chef experience in high-volume or luxury hospitality preferred
• NYC Food Protection License required
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and culinary excellence

At JF Restaurants, you’ll join a team that pushes creativity, values collaboration, and invests in its people. This is a chance to build something special with one of the most respected hospitality groups in the industry.


John Fraser Restaurants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Salary Range$80,000—$85,000 USD

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing team while making a meaningful impact on our company. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and join our team!