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Executive Chef – Premier Hotel Opening | New York City, NY

Join the opening leadership team of a new, luxury hotel in New York City. We’re seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and execution across multiple dining outlets, including the signature restaurant, banquets, and in-room dining.

This is a rare opportunity to help build and shape a culinary program from the ground up — ideal for a creative, strategic, and hands-on leader eager to make a lasting mark in New York’s competitive hospitality scene.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and oversee all kitchen operations across restaurant, banquet, and in-room dining programs.
Lead and mentor a talented culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Develop and execute menus that highlight quality ingredients, modern techniques, and elevated presentation.
Manage food and labor costs, maintain strong financial controls, and ensure optimal efficiency.
Partner closely with hotel leadership to deliver a seamless, high-caliber guest experience.
Uphold the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and operational consistency.
Drive continuous improvement, menu evolution, and training initiatives aligned with the property’s brand vision.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, including experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or high-volume, upscale restaurant.
Proven expertise in leading large teams and multi-outlet operations.
Strong background in menu development, kitchen management, and P&L performance.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Passion for hospitality, creativity, and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Previous hotel opening or pre-opening experience highly preferred.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus of 20%
Comprehensive medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities within a reputable and expanding hospitality group
Supportive, professional, and collaborative work culture

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.