Job description
Join a premier NYC dining destination as an Executive Chef. You will lead a dynamic kitchen team, craft seasonal menus, and elevate every plate to a world-class standard. We seek a visionary chef with a passion for detail, sourcing excellence, and a guest-first mindset. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, hospitality-forward environment where creativity meets operational excellence.
Responsibilities include menu development, quality control, and mentoring a high-performance culinary team while maintaining strict food safety and cost controls. You will collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership and trusted vendors to consistently deliver extraordinary dining experiences.
Responsibility
- Lead menu development and recipe standardization, ensuring consistency across all service formats.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, scheduling, and training to drive peak performance.
- Manage food cost, inventory, and waste reduction to achieve target margins.
- Set plating standards, ensure consistent presentation, and maintain exceptional guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate with front-of-house, vendors, and procurement teams on seasonal menus and sourcing.
- Enforce rigorous food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols in all outlets.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop culinary talent through ongoing coaching and performance reviews.
- Drive innovation with seasonal menus while preserving brand identity and quality.
Qualification
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive culinary leadership in fine dining or high-volume kitchens.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognized institution.
- Proven track record in menu development, cost control, and kitchen operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills with the ability to inspire excellence.
- In-depth knowledge of sanitation, safety, and HACCP compliance.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
- Experience with inventory systems, POS, and vendor relations; fluent in inventory management and cost accounting.