🦁 Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo

Position: Sous Chef

WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. The challenges are greater than ever, but with the focus, dedication, and passion of a committed staff—combined with a unique mixture of field, zoo, and aquarium expertise—WCS will continue to set the bar for science, conservation action, and education that has driven our success in protecting wildlife and wild places for over a century.

📋 Quick Job Overview

• Position: Sous Chef
• Reports to: Executive Chef
• Position Managed: Full-Time Cook, Part-Time Employees, Seasonal Associates
• Location: Bronx Zoo / On Site
• Department: Restaurant Department
• Scope: Bronx Zoo
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $68,000 - $72,000

🏢 About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

🎯 Position Summary

This role will provide leadership for the daily food service operation and ensure all standards of planning and executing production are met. Will assist in the supervision of staff, inventory and cost controls, kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and the overall service of guests.

🍳 Principal Responsibilities

(Include but are not limited to):

• Assist Executive Chef with menu planning, food purchasing, and food transportation throughout the Zoo.
• Assist with managing overall kitchen expenses by managing food and supplies inventory and limiting product waste.
• Directly responsible for managing the preparation, production, and presentation of food products for restaurants. As well as assisting with catered events in these areas.
• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established standards and norms.
• Assist with updating costs for recipes and maintenance of menu database.
• Maintain food safety standards in accordance with the NYC Department of Health’s requirements, as well as internal Compliance Manager’s standards and requirements.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices set by WCS’s Business Operations leadership.
• Communicates with Executive Chef and culinary team, providing feedback on any issues including but not limited to staff, product, and processes to ensure all goals are met.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by Executive Chef.

🔑 Qualification Requirements

• Experience: (3) years of experience in a managerial position in a high-volume food service establishment preferred.
• Education: Culinary Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• Certifications: NYC food handlers’ certificate and or Servsafe certificate preferred, and may be asked to obtain after hire.
• Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office. Strong management skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• License: Valid driver’s license.

💪 Physical Requirements & Workplace Conditions

• Physical: This role requires constant use of a keyboard, mouse, telephone, wrist movement, neck motion, walking, standing, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent finger manipulation is required for tasks such as data entry and handwriting. Employees may occasionally sit, climb stairs, and drive as needed. The position involves regular physical activity and mobility throughout the workday, with the ability to perform a range of lifting and carrying duties.
• Environment: This role is performed indoors and requires working closely with others in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy environment. Employees must be able to move between multiple tasks and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

15 Vacation Days, 13 Holidays, 12 Paid-Time-Off Days, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave and much more…

💰 Compensation

$68,000 - $72,000

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

📩 How to Apply

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Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10460
Phone: 914-904-7184

WCS is an equal opportunity employer.