Chef de Cuisine

06th October, 2026

Location - New York, NY
Salary - $95,000-$110,000
Benefits - Medical, Dental, and PTO
High-volume, chef-driven NYC restaurant known for creative, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine and fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of tenure in a Chef de Cuisine role at a comparable restaurant
Strong experience leading high-volume, chef-driven restaurant operations
Proven ability to adapt and execute frequent menu changes while maintaining consistency and quality
Strong creative culinary background with a serious passion for food
Must be bilingual in Spanish
Proven ability to expedite 500+ covers per service
Strong working knowledge of payroll, scheduling, food costing, and kitchen administration
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining kitchen systems and standards
Must be capable of hands-on training across all kitchen stations
Experience leading structured culinary training and development programs
Proven ability to manage and develop a large culinary team
Must be comfortable working alongside the team during high-volume services
Strong leadership experience with the ability to hold teams accountable
Must have experience in scratch-cooking, quality-driven restaurant environments
Local candidates only
Requirements:
Serious about food with a strong culinary point of view
Creative and proactive while respecting established restaurant standards
Hands-on leader who is willing and able to work every station
Strong common sense and decision-making skills
Confident leader without unnecessary ego
Highly organized and capable of managing a fast-paced kitchen
Strong trainer who enjoys developing cooks and future culinary leaders
Able to maintain composure and consistency during extremely high-volume services
Hard-working, ambitious, and motivated to make a name in the culinary industry
Team-focused with proven leadership capabilities
Creative freedom is earned through consistent execution and leadership