Executive Chef

SkyPoint; Norway; On-site; NOK 613,000 - 701,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyPoint seeks an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen in a premier New York City restaurant. You will be responsible for creating and executing unique, high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.

You will bring creativity, strong leadership, and a passion for culinary excellence, supervising staff, managing inventory, and upholding safety standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-end restaurant.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus.
• Oversee all kitchen operations from prep to plating.
• Train and mentor staff to maintain quality.
• Monitor inventory and control costs while minimizing waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with management to balance creativity and costs.

Job description

Executive Chef

We are seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team in our upscale restaurant located in the heart of New York City. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for creating and executing unique and high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction. Your creativity, leadership skills, and passion for culinary excellence will be essential to the success of our restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute innovative and high-quality menus that reflect the seasonality and cultural diversity of our city


• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation


• Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff to ensure consistent quality of dishes


• Monitor food inventory levels and order supplies as needed while minimizing waste


• Collaborate with management team to develop cost-effective menus while maintaining high quality standards


• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen


• Foster a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork and open communication among staff members

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in a high-end restaurant setting


• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team


• Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique dishes that appeal to a wide range of customers


• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously


• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards under pressure


• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations in a commercial kitchen setting

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional certification preferred


• Minimum 5 years experience as a Sous Chef or 2 years experience as an Executive Chef in an upscale restaurant setting


• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Salary: $1500 per week

Location: New York City, USA

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all nationalities to apply for this position. However, candidates with a working knowledge of American cuisine and cultural sensitivity will be given preference. If you are a talented and ambitious Executive Chef looking for a new challenge in the culinary capital of the world.