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Executive Chef – Manhattan, NY
Join a celebrated restaurant group and play a pivotal role in launching a new high-end dining destination in Manhattan. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Executive Chef to shape an exclusive culinary experience, working closely with visionary leadership in a creative and supportive culture.
Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary up to $175,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Dining discounts
- Career growth opportunities within a growing hospitality organization
Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in fine dining or upscale restaurants
- Proven background in leading quality-driven, detail-oriented kitchens
- Strong culinary technique, palate, and menu execution skills
- Experience with seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine
- Demonstrated leadership with clear communication and composure under pressure
- Deep understanding of kitchen systems, inventory control, food cost, and labor management
- Experience opening new restaurants preferred
Executive Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead all culinary operations for a new restaurant opening
- Collaborate with ownership and executive leadership to execute the restaurant’s concept and standards
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing back-of-house team
- Oversee daily prep, service execution, and kitchen systems
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Manage food cost, labor, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with Department of Health, food safety, and sanitation regulations
- Foster and maintain a professional, organized, and disciplined kitchen culture
Bring your vision, leadership, and creativity to a team that values excellence and innovation. If you are looking to grow with an established hospitality group and make an impact from day one, we invite you to apply.
JOB ID: 170880
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Emily Lauro