One Haus Hospitality

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 their new opening of a Italian restaurant with a fresh market component.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a deep passion for Italian 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 menus
• 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
• Italian background would be preferred
• 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