Executive Chef (Ultra-Luxury Hotel & F&B Operations)

The Restaurant Zone

New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Culinary Operations, Financial Literacy, Financial Systems, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Inventory Management, Italian Language, Leadership, Mentoring, Menu Management, Profit & Loss Management, Restaurant, Stewardship
LOCATION
New York
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Compensation: $165,000 – $190,000 + comprehensive executive benefits

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee a premium culinary operation, including multiple high-end restaurant concepts and a world-class food & beverage program doing ~$25M in volume. We are looking for a true mentor and strategic operator who trades ego for craft and balances elite culinary artistry with strong business acumen.

What You’ll Do

  • Complete Culinary Oversight: Lead, inspire, and manage a large, multi-concept culinary team, reporting directly to the F&B Director.

  • Master Multiple Concepts: Maintain the strict culinary integrity and standards of elite concepts, specifically balancing high-end Italian and premium Japanese cuisines.

  • Financial & System Stewardship: Drive kitchen profitability, manage inventory, control labor, and maintain excellent labor-to-revenue efficiencies without compromising luxury quality.

  • Uphold Flawless Standards: Actively train and develop a retained culinary team to execute flawless luxury standards (LQA) and strict Department of Health protocols.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine within an ultra-luxury hotel, elite membership club, or Michelin-caliber fine dining group.

  • Strong, hands-on experience and familiarity with both high-end Italian and premium Japanese cuisines.

  • Proven experience managing large-scale culinary operations and substantial F&B volumes.

  • An ego-free, composed, and highly professional leadership style that thrives under pressure.

  • Strong financial literacy (P&L management, menu costing, labor optimization).

 

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