Executive Sous Chef Job at JT’s Urban Italian, Buffalo, NY

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  • JT’s Urban Italian
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

JT’s is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team.

JT’s is part of a locally owned restaurant group consisting of four unique and successful concepts, each rooted in quality, hospitality, and a dedication to great food. At JT’s, we focus on modern Italian cuisine prepared with classic technique, premium ingredients, and the kind of thoughtful preparation that turns familiar dishes into memorable experiences. Our menu honors Italian tradition while embracing freshness, creativity, and seasonality from house-made pastas to carefully sourced seafood, steaks, and regional favorites.

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a strong work ethic, leadership mindset, and passion for excellence. This individual will play an essential role in upholding culinary standards, leading the kitchen team, and helping deliver the exceptional guest experience JT’s is known for.

Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing ordering and receiving the highest quality ingredients
  • Developing, teaching, and maintaining all recipes and techniques
  • Organizing a large team and holding each chef accountable for their responsibilities
  • Overseeing and maintaining a smooth professional service
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
  • Assisting with scheduling and inventory to work within a set budget

Requirements:

  • Minimum experience in a management-level kitchen role

  • 10+ years in a quality-driven, high-volume kitchen

  • Strong communication skills and team-oriented attitude

  • Proficiency in Italian cuisine

  • Butchery skill required

Compensation: Salary ($58,000 - $70,000.00)

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary

  • Growth opportunities and upward mobility within our restaurant group

  • Dining discounts

  • 401k plan 

Required Skills

Ability to work under pressure • Stress management • Culinary skills • Time management • Teamwork • Reliability • Collaboration • Passion for cooking • Organizational skills • Problem solving • Creativity in food preparation • Adaptability • Customer-service orientation • Dependability • Team coordination • Inventory management • Willingness to learn • Food preparation techniques • Butchery • Safety awareness • Knife skills • Positive attitude • Italian cuisine knowledge • Culinary expertise • Culinary degree preferred • Attention to detail • Strong communication • Advanced knife skills

Job Tags

Full time,

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