Chef De Cuisine in NYC
Company: Goodwin Recruiting
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
A leading hospitality group is seeking a dedicated Chef de
Cuisine to lead kitchen operations and cultivate a highly engaged
culinary team. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact
on food quality, culture, and guest experience while contributing
to a dynamic and supportive workplace. Chef de Cuisine Benefits &
Compensation - Competitive base salary with opportunity for
performance-based incentives. - Comprehensive health and wellness
benefits. - Paid time off and company-supported professional
growth. - Supportive team culture focused on culinary excellence.
Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications - Minimum 3–5 years
of relevant experience in upscale casual restaurants or scratch
kitchens. - Demonstrated success building and developing
high-performing kitchen teams. - Advanced proficiency with cooking
appliances and culinary techniques. - Strong financial acumen with
experience managing P&L, cost of goods, and labor. - Effective
inventory and par-level management. - State-required food safety
certifications. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel. -
Strong people management and organization skills. - Motivated,
quality-driven, and able to communicate effectively in English.
Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills - Experience working
in hospitality-driven, brand-standard environments. - Proven
ability to ensure health inspection excellence. - History of
collaborating with front-of-house and back-of-house teams for
operational success. Chef de Cuisine Day-to-Day Responsibilities -
Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring all culinary offerings
consistently meet or exceed brand standards. - Maintain strict
recipe adherence, delivering consistently high guest food sentiment
scores. - Curate par levels, manage inventory, and order
ingredients with a commitment to quality. - Hire, train, develop,
and retain exceptional back-of-house staff. - Drive operational
targets through effective delegation and management of BOH and FOH
teams. - Ensure all health and safety standards are rigorously
upheld, striving for top food safety ratings. This is an exciting
opportunity to build and lead a culinary team at one of the
region’s most respected hospitality organizations. If you bring a
passion for excellence and a desire to make your mark, we encourage
you to apply.
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