Fine Dining Executive Chef

Executive Chef – Upscale Fine Dining 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.