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Exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen of a brand-new, health-conscious, and sustainable dining concept in NYC! We’re looking for a culture-first Chef de Cuisine to oversee back-of-house operations, build a high-performing team, and bring our menu vision to life from day one.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead daily kitchen operations and uphold culinary standards in a new restaurant environment
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop your NYC kitchen team
- Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent execution
- Collaborate on sourcing sustainable, seasonal ingredients
- Maintain NYC DOH compliance, HACCP standards, NYC Food Handlers Certificate, and strict sanitation protocols
- Manage food and labor costs efficiently
- Establish a culture of “Detect, Fix, Prevent” and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or BOH leader in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for sustainability and ingredient integrity
- Experience with SOPs, system implementation, and new restaurant openings
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- ServSafe certified and NYC Food Handlers Certificate
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a mission-driven, fast-growth brand launching a new NYC concept
- Build and influence culinary operations from the ground up
- Collaborate in a creative, high-performing team that values innovation and consistency
Benefits and Compensation:
- Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 + performance-based bonus
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
If you are a driven NYC hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a high-performing restaurant and grow with a strong brand, we would love to connect.
JOB ID: 171419
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Maribel Destito