Sous Chef

Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars ofour employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Lazard’s Corporate functions empower strategic decision-making and ensure continued success of our firm. From Finance & Tax to Information Technology and Human Resources, our colleagues around the globe support our financial advisory and asset management business lines in many ways. By utilizing the latest technology, these integral groups make sure our businesses are compliant, operationally efficient, and profitable. 

Looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second-in-command in our kitchen, following our Head Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

We’ll trust you to:

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes while producing high-quality plates by both design and taste
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in an efficient that meets standards
• Store food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
• Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to staff
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Chef and Floor Manager
• Assume responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Head Chef
• Be flexible and able to stay late to work various evening functions

You’ll need to have:

• A minimum of five years’ experience as a Sous Chef and at least two years in client a la carte dining
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices
• BS degree in Culinary Science or related certificate a plus
• Knowledge of pertinent state/federal health and sanitation regulations
• Proactive mindset to anticipate and support change in daily business levels
• Highest level of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Ability to successfully complete the pre-employment process

What we offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.

The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can bring their whole selves to work to maximize their individual potential and our collective success.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $80,000 - $85,000. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Base salary is one component of Lazard Corporate’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.