Executive Chef – Upscale Fine Dining

New York, NY

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 + Benefits

Full-Time

An established and expanding hospitality group is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a high-end New York City restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a sophisticated, high-volume environment and is passionate about exceptional food, team development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings a strong fine-dining background, excellent financial acumen, and the ability to lead and develop a talented culinary team while maintaining uncompromising standards for quality and execution.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day culinary operations and oversee the kitchen leadership team
• Manage, mentor, and develop Sous Chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and support staff
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution
• Run the line and provide hands-on leadership during service
• Manage food and labor costs while achieving established financial targets
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, production, prep, and product quality
• Develop budgets and forecasts and monitor overall culinary financial performance
• Partner with senior operations leadership on short- and long-term restaurant strategy
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members
• Develop menus, seasonal offerings, and daily specials
• Manage scheduling and staffing levels based on business needs
• Maintain strong communication between culinary leadership and front-of-house management
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
• Establish a positive kitchen culture centered around accountability, development, and excellence
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, and maximize profitability

Executive Chef Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience
• High-end/fine-dining restaurant experience required
• Strong culinary technique and commitment to exceptional food quality
• Proven experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and budgets
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-development abilities
• Experience leading and developing Sous Chefs and hourly culinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Polished, professional, and energetic leadership style
• Comfortable working within a structured, systems-driven restaurant environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen

What We Offer

• $110,000–$130,000 salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement with a growing hospitality organization
• Opportunities for future growth as the company expands into additional markets

If you're an experienced Executive Chef with a strong fine-dining background who enjoys being hands-on, developing great teams, and delivering an exceptional guest experience through outstanding food, we'd love to hear from you.