Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Executive Chef

Salary: $115,000 to $125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

Canyon Museum is opening in Fall 2026 on the Lower East Side of New York City. Canyon is a new 40,000-square-foot space devoted to video, sound, performance, and other forms of durational art including state-of-the-art technologies to reimagine how visitors experience these art forms.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for the restaurant, bar, café and events. This is an opportunity to shape the food and beverage experience of a major cultural institution while working in partnership with a highly renowned, James Beard Award winning chef.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for establishing the culinary identity of the operation, developing a compelling and seasonally driven menu, and building a kitchen culture grounded in hospitality, creativity, excellence, and operational discipline. The ideal candidate brings a sophisticated culinary point of view, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate a creative vision into an exceptional, consistently executed guest experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a compelling culinary vision that reflects Canyon Museum's mission and guest experience.
• Creating seasonal, ingredient-driven menus that balance creativity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing culinary team while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and collaboration.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, food preparation, production, and service execution.
• Establishing and maintaining recipes, training programs, culinary standards, and operational systems to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Partnering with front-of-house leadership to deliver seamless hospitality experiences for daily visitors, private events, exhibitions, and special programming.
• Managing food and labor costs, culinary budgets, vendor relationships, purchasing strategies, and inventory controls.
• Maintaining exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Continuously evaluating guest feedback, culinary trends, and operational performance to enhance the overall culinary program.

Apply to Union Square Events today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1560856

Union Square Events 

Gina Barbish 

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