Executive Chef - Michelin Fine Dining Nyc

Job Details

EXECUTIVE CHEF — MICHELIN-STARRED FINE DINING

Tribeca, New York City

$150K–$160K Base + Bonus + Full Benefits

⭐ Rare Culinary Leadership Opportunity

PERSONE NYC is conducting the search for the next Executive Chef of one of New York City’s most established and highly acclaimed Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurants, located in Tribeca.

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional chef to step into the culinary leadership of a restaurant with an outstanding reputation, an established team, sophisticated ownership and a long history of operating at the highest level of New York City dining.

We are looking for much more than a chef who can execute exceptional food.

The next Executive Chef will be entrusted with protecting the standards and reputation that have already been built while helping shape the restaurant’s next culinary chapter.

There is a strong foundation already in place, but ownership is genuinely open to evolution.

The incoming chef will have the opportunity, over time, to bring their own culinary identity, creativity, ideas and leadership style to the restaurant rather than simply being asked to reproduce what came before.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to lead, create, develop a team and make an impact.

THE CHEF WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The strongest candidate will bring a combination of:

⭐ Michelin-level culinary experience

Creativity and a distinctive culinary point of view

Exceptional leadership and team-building ability

Strong financial and business acumen

The ability to maintain extraordinary standards under pressure

A modern, calm and professional approach to kitchen leadership

We are particularly interested in chefs who have spent meaningful time within Michelin-starred restaurants, internationally recognized fine-dining operations or comparable culinary environments.

Previous experience as an Executive Chef within a Michelin-starred restaurant is highly desirable , but we are not going to evaluate candidates based on title alone.

An exceptional Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Director or senior culinary leader from a world-class operation who is truly ready to take full ownership of a restaurant at this level may absolutely be considered.

CULINARY LEADERSHIP & CREATIVE DIRECTION:

This role goes well beyond running nightly service.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for the restaurant’s overall culinary direction and will have the opportunity to:

- Develop and introduce new dishes

- Evolve the menu and overall culinary identity

- Maintain exceptional consistency and execution

- Protect Michelin-level standards

- Mentor and develop the existing culinary team

- Recruit and build additional talent when necessary

- Establish strong systems and accountability

- Work collaboratively with ownership and FOH leadership

- Help define what the restaurant becomes in its next chapter

There is already an experienced culinary team capable of supporting day-to-day execution, allowing the Executive Chef to think beyond simply getting through service and focus on leadership, creativity, development, standards and the bigger picture.

LEADERSHIP & KITCHEN CULTURE:

This is one of the most important elements of the search.

We are looking for a chef who believes that extraordinary restaurants and extraordinary kitchen cultures can coexist.

The ideal Executive Chef is demanding about standards without being intimidating, aggressive or unnecessarily confrontational.

We want someone who can lead a high-performing team through:

- Communication

- Organization

- Accountability

- Mentorship

- Consistency

- Professionalism

- Respect

A chef’s reputation as a leader will matter just as much as their culinary resume.

We will be looking closely at team retention, staff development, communication style and professional references , including feedback from people who have worked directly for the chef.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL ACUMEN:

At this level, being an extraordinary chef is only part of the job.

The Executive Chef must also understand the business of operating a successful restaurant.

Candidates should be comfortable speaking in detail about:

- P&L management

- Food cost

- Labor cost

- Purchasing and vendor relationships

- Menu costing

- Waste management

- Budgeting

- Maintaining exceptional quality while operating responsibly within financial targets

The ability to balance culinary ambition with financial discipline will be an important part of the selection process.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Base Salary: $145,000–$160,000

Annual Bonus: Guaranteed minimum of $10,000 , with additional upside tied to the restaurant’s financial performance, paid out quarterly

Health Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Paid Vacation / PTO

⭐ Established Michelin-level operation

Significant creative autonomy and opportunity to evolve the restaurant over time

Supportive ownership and established operational infrastructure

Target Start: December 2026 / ASAP

Ideally, the selected chef will join with enough time for a thoughtful transition and onboarding period with the current culinary leadership.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We would love to hear from accomplished chefs currently working in New York City as well as exceptional culinary talent nationally or internationally who have a realistic path to working in the United States.

You may already be an Executive Chef looking for the right next platform.

You may be a highly accomplished Chef de Cuisine who has spent years operating at an extraordinary level and is ready for the opportunity to lead.

You may have Michelin recognition, international fine-dining experience, significant press or other major culinary achievements.

What matters most is that you have the culinary ability, maturity, creativity, financial understanding and leadership skills to take ownership of a restaurant operating at this level.

Interested? Apply directly here or contact PERSONE NYC:

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Please send your resume along with any relevant links to your culinary work, portfolio, press, awards, Instagram or other professional materials.

We look forward to learning more about you, your food, your leadership philosophy and where you want to take your career next.

PERSONE NYC

The Matchmakers for Hospitality in NYC

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($145,000.00 - $160,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Travel Expenses, Green Card Sponsorship