Chef De Cuisine in NYC

A leading hospitality group is seeking a dedicated Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations and cultivate a highly engaged culinary team. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on food quality, culture, and guest experience while contributing to a dynamic and supportive workplace. Chef de Cuisine Benefits & Compensation Competitive base salary with opportunity for performance-based incentives. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Paid time off and company-supported professional growth. Supportive team culture focused on culinary excellence. Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications Minimum 35 years of relevant experience in upscale casual restaurants or scratch kitchens. Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing kitchen teams. Advanced proficiency with cooking appliances and culinary techniques. Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, cost of goods, and labor. Effective inventory and par-level management. State-required food safety certifications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel. Strong people management and organization skills. Motivated, quality-driven, and able to communicate effectively in English. Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills Experience working in hospitality-driven, brand-standard environments. Proven ability to ensure health inspection excellence. History of collaborating with front-of-house and back-of-house teams for operational success. Chef de Cuisine Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring all culinary offerings consistently meet or exceed brand standards. Maintain strict recipe adherence, delivering consistently high guest food sentiment scores. Curate par levels, manage inventory, and order ingredients with a commitment to quality. Hire, train, develop, and retain exceptional back-of-house staff. Drive operational targets through effective delegation and management of BOH and FOH teams. Ensure all health and safety standards are rigorously upheld, striving for top food safety ratings. This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead a culinary team at one of the regions most respected hospitality organizations. If you bring a passion for excellence and a desire to make your mark, we encourage you to apply.

Created: 2026-04-07