General Manager / Lead Chef

Hudson Table Holdings LLC; United States; Hybrid; PLN 323,193 - 456,273; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Hudson Table Holdings LLC in Brooklyn seeks a seasoned General Manager to oversee all operations, ensure exceptional culinary experiences, and foster a thriving, respectful team environment amid rapid growth across locations.

You will lead hiring, training, scheduling, inventory, supplier relations, and event rentals while aligning with our values and quality standards. Evening/weekend flexibility required; compensation is competitive.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and 5-10 years in Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager roles.
• Strong purchasing, receiving and cost-control experience.
• Detail-oriented with high professional integrity.
• Current food safety accreditation.
• Excellent people skills and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with management, hire, train/onboard and schedule Chef Instructors, Kitchen Assistants, Hosts and Dishwashers.
• Responsible for placing all food orders, receiving deliveries, and storing purchases safely.
• Coordinate with local purveyors and manage inventory replenishment.
• Collaborate with Chef Instructors to meet needs and expectations.
• Represent Hudson Tables values through respectful guest interactions.
• Coordinate uniform and laundry pickups/deliveries per business demands.
• Report maintenance issues and assist with repairs as needed.
• Empower the team to maintain sanitation, safety and aesthetics.
• Monitor equipment inventory and submit replenishment requests.
• Oversee refuse and recycling programs aligned with local schedules.
• Work with Beverage Director to manage stock and drive sales.
• Provide location tours to prospective clients and assist private rentals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cost control

Food safety awareness

Communication

Google Sheets

Menu planning

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Google Sheets

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Summary

We are searching for a highly motivated, experienced and skilled culinary professional to take the lead for all operational aspects of our Brooklyn location as General Manager. Your primary focus will be to ensure the team is able to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience to our customers at the same time as fostering a work environment most hospitality workers can only dream of. Under the tutelage and guidance of the management team, you will take ownership of the role. Your knowledge and attention to detail will be key in driving the success of this location. With the expansion of the business across 5 locations in the tristate, and with further new locations planned, there are a myriad of opportunities for growth and career progression within this exciting and unique business.

This is a perfect role for someone looking to transition from the standard restaurant Executive Chef or Sous Chef role.

You will be required to teach a minimum of 1-3 classes per week (but not limited to) which will be remunerated in addition to your salary (plus tips).

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Duties and Responsibilities

• In partnership with management you will be involved in hiring, training/onboarding and scheduling Chef Instructors, Kitchen Assistants, Hosts and Dishwashers.
• Responsible for placing all food orders, receiving all deliveries (food, non-food & beverage), allocating and storing all purchases in compliance with safety practices and maintaining the cleanliness of the storage areas.
• Collecting orders and goods from local purveyors
• Work in collaboration with all Chef Instructors to meet their expectations and needs.
• Enthusiastically represent Hudson Tables values by engaging in positive gestures of respect, courtesy and kindness to guests.
• Responsible for coordinating/supervising uniform and laundry pickups and deliveries in accordance with the demands of the business.
• Undertake any repairs/maintenance issues (or enlist the assistance of local professional tradespersons) that may occur on an ad hoc basis. Report any breakages or more serious maintenance issues to the Management team in a timely fashion. You may occasionally be required to assemble flat pack furniture/equipment.
• Empower the team to take ownership of maintaining the aesthetic, sanitation and safety standards of the location.
• Monitor inventory of all operational equipment and submit replenishment requests to management where necessary.
• Manage the location refuse and recycling program. This will involve coordinating with the rest of the team to ensure that refuse and recycling is taken curbside in accordance with the local collection schedules.
• Work in tandem with our Beverage Director to manage stock and drive sales.
• Provide insightful tours of the location and our offerings to prospective clients.
• Assist in facilitating private rentals.

Qualifications

• A Culinary degree and 5-10 years industry experience in the Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager position or higher
• Extensive purchasing, receiving and cost control experience.
• Detail oriented and can demonstrate a high level of professional integrity.
• Hold current food safety accreditation.
• Great people skills and can manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Be a confident and positive communicator.
• Be very familiar and comfortable using Google’s Suite of programs (sheets, docs, mail etc) as well as experience with inventory management/e-procurement platforms.
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
• Hands‑on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Google sheets comfort

Flexible work from home options available.

Hudson Table was conceived with the local community in mind and a philosophy built around inspiring the inner‑chef in all of us. Our charming culinary studio serves to foster an inviting and memorable experience shaped by an ongoing feedback loop between our team and our customers.