Executive Sous Chef

About this position

GRIMM TAVERN | Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

A restaurant from Grimm Artisanal Ales

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Salary: $67-$80K  |  Full-Time

Grimm is NYC's best craft brewery: 5x New York State Brewery of the Year winners.  Grimm Tavern is our newest project: a bustling Prospect Heights establishment serving refined tavern food alongside our beers and wines. Next door, and working with the same kitchen staff, we soon plan to open Grimm Goods: a small cafe offering coffee, prepared foods, breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, muffalettas, and canned beer to go.

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to be the Executive Chef’s right hand across Grimm Tavern and Grimm Goods. This is a hands-on leadership position. You’ll be on the line and in the kitchen daily, cooking alongside your team while keeping the operation running smoothly. You’ll help shape a menu rooted in tavern classics—burgers and steaks, house-made pickles, whole fish, seasonal sides—and oversee the prepared foods program at Grimm Goods next door.

We want a leader in the kitchen whose standards are visible in the food they put up every day. If you care about doing things right and want to help build something from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

• Run the kitchen alongside the Executive Chef. When they’re not in the building, you’re in charge.
• Cook, every day. Lead by example on the line—grill, sauté, pantry, wherever you’re needed.
• Supervise and develop line cooks. Train, mentor, and schedule the team. We believe in cross-training to build a stronger kitchen and reduce daily stress on individuals.
• Help develop and refine menu items and daily specials. Taste everything. Push for better.
• Oversee the prepared foods program at Grimm Goods, including production schedules and quality standards for grab-and-go items, sandwiches, and baked goods.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships. Monitor food costs and minimize waste without cutting corners on quality.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organization. Ensure full compliance with NYC Department of Health regulations at all times.
• Uphold plating standards, portion consistency, and the overall quality of every plate that leaves the kitchen.

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a quality-driven kitchen.
• Proficiency across all stations—grill, sauté, pantry, garde manger. You can work any position and teach others to do the same.
• Strong organizational skills. You keep prep lists tight, walk-ins clean, and service running on time.
• Leadership that’s earned, not assumed. You set the tone through your own work ethic and standards.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

This is a fast-paced kitchen in a brand-new restaurant. You’ll be helping build systems and culture, which is both the challenge and the opportunity. We prioritize a fair scheduling system for weekends and holidays to share the load equitably among the leadership team. We care about sustainability—of our ingredients, our business, and our people.

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance program
• Paid time off
• Family Meals
• Discounts across all Grimm projects (brewery, restaurant, wines, Lala’s)

Location and commute

Brooklyn, NY .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3218799608.