Multi-Unit Executive Chef

Multi-Unit Executive Chef | Kingston, NY

Most Executive Chef jobs are one kitchen. This isn’t.

We’re hiring one chef to lead two completely different restaurants in Kingston, NY:

• A seasonal, waterfront destination restaurant
• A high-volume, bar-driven neighborhood kitchen

If you’ve only worked in one lane, this role isn’t for you.
If you know how to operate in both — keep reading.

The Cornell Restaurant + Bar · Brickmen Kitchen + Bar
Kingston, NY (Relocation Available)

Kingston, NY is one of the most exciting small-city food markets in the Northeast — and we’re hiring one chef to lead two of its standout restaurants.

This is not a copy/paste multi-unit role.

These are two fully distinct kitchens:

• A destination waterfront restaurant rooted in Hudson Valley seasonality
• A high-energy, bar-driven neighborhood spot built on consistency and volume

We’re looking for a chef who can operate in both — without compromising either.

What You’ll Own

• Full culinary leadership across two concepts with different identities
• Seasonal menu development rooted in local sourcing
• Food cost, labor management, and vendor strategy
• Kitchen systems, standards, and execution
• Hiring, mentoring, and retaining strong BOH teams
• Consistency across both high-touch and high-volume service

Who You Are

• Executive Chef experience across multiple concepts or locations
• Comfortable operating in both upscale and casual environments
• Strong operator: food cost, labor, systems, and structure
• Hands-on leader — present in the kitchen, not just managing from afar
• Builder of teams, not just menus
• Calm, accountable, and consistent under pressure

Why This Role

Kingston sits at the center of the Hudson Valley food system — with direct access to farms, producers, and a growing, food-driven audience from NYC and beyond.

This is a chance to build something real in a market that supports it.