Executive Kitchen & Operations Manager

Executive Kitchen & Operations Manager Multi Unit 

Growing Hospitality Company | NYC

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, hands-on Executive Kitchen & Operations Manager to join our growing hospitality company in New York City.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and can oversee multiple moving parts including café operations, grab-and-go production, commissary kitchen production, catering, and events.

We are not looking for someone who manages from behind a desk.
We are looking for a true operator — someone who leads by example, stays calm under pressure, understands systems and production, and is willing to jump in wherever needed.

Our company is expanding, creating strong opportunities for long-term growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Back of House operations across multiple concepts and units

• Manage kitchen production, prep, line execution, and organization
• Supervise grab-and-go and commissary production
• Coordinate catering and event execution
• Lead, train, schedule, and motivate kitchen staff
• Maintain consistency, quality control, and food safety standards
• Implement and follow SOPs, recipes, and systems
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and labor management
• Work closely with ownership on operational growth and expansion

• Ensure DOH compliance and kitchen cleanliness at all times

   

  Qualifications

• 4+ years of kitchen leadership or culinary operations experience
• Experience with high-volume café, catering, production, or multi-unit operations preferred

• Strong leadership, solution driven and communication skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-moving environment
• Hands-on management style
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience with production kitchens and catering logistics is a major plus
• NYC Food Handler Certification required or willingness to obtain
• Flexible schedule required, including some evenings and weekends for events

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow with an expanding hospitality company
• Creative and entrepreneurial work environment

• Primarily daytime business hours, occasional events and nights

• Diverse operation including café, catering, events, and production
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity for long-term advancement into senior operational leadership

Compensation

Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000 annually
Higher compensation possible for candidates with strong multi-unit, catering, production, and operational leadership experience.

Locations

Midtown Manhattan 

To Apply

Please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining your experience managing kitchen operations, production, and teams in fast-paced hospitality environments.