Chef de Cuisine | High-Volume French Restaurant | NYC
CHEF DE CUISINE
High-Volume French Restaurant | Midtown Manhattan, NYC
Full-Time | In-Person | Up to $125,000
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A high-volume, upscale French restaurant in the heart of Midtown Manhattan is seeking a talented and experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead all back-of-house operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned culinary leader to take full creative and operational ownership of a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen in one of NYC's most vibrant dining markets.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a deep passion for French cuisine, a sharp eye for quality, and the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Menu Development & Food Preparation
- Develop and implement innovative, seasonally driven French menus in line with the restaurant's vision and culinary identity
- Create and refine recipes, ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation across every service
- Inspect food preparation and presentation to maintain the highest standards
- Manage inventory accurately, monitor food costs, and build strong supplier relationships
Staff Management & Training
- Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff including Sous Chefs and line cooks
- Develop effective schedules, delegate tasks clearly, and oversee staff performance
- Mentor and support kitchen team members to continuously improve skills and culinary knowledge
- Foster a professional, disciplined, and team-oriented kitchen culture
Kitchen Operations & Management
- Oversee and direct all daily kitchen activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and consistency at high volume
- Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Manage food costs and budgets effectively, identifying opportunities to improve profitability
- Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure functionality and operational continuity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, upscale environment
- Strong background in classic French cuisine required
- Proven ability to lead and develop large kitchen teams under pressure
- Experience with cost control, ordering, and vendor relationship management
- Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain consistency and quality at high volume