Chef de cuisine

Stonebridge Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Tuition aid

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies seeks a Chef de Cuisine in Brooklyn to oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations, ensure top food quality, and lead the culinary team. You will manage costs, maintain food safety standards, and work closely with the Restaurant GM to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

You will develop and mentor staff, oversee menu items, and collaborate with front‑of‑house leadership to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing daily operations.
• Ability to manage food and labor costs and maintain high quality standards.
• Proven ability to oversee menu development and seasonal updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and exceptional food quality.
• Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate kitchen staff to maintain a skilled and motivated team.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house leadership to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory, order food and kitchen supplies, and manage vendor relationships.
• Control food and labor costs while minimizing waste and maximizing profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Create staff schedules and manage labor to meet business demands.
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients, preparation methods, and finished dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Menu development

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Vendor relations

Job description

City, State: Brooklyn, New York

Job Summary

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role leads and develops the culinary team, manages kitchen operations, controls food and labor costs, and maintains compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The Chef de Cuisine works closely with the Restaurant GM and front‑of‑house management to deliver an exceptional dining experience while fostering a positive, organized, and high‑performing kitchen environment.

Position Details

Title: Chef de Cuisine

Location: elNico at PennyWilliamsburg, Brooklyn NYC

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full time

Reports to: Restaurant General Manager

Supervises: Kitchen Team Members

Pay Range: $80,000k - $85,000k annually

Job Summary (repeated)

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role leads and develops the culinary team, manages kitchen operations, controls food and labor costs, and maintains compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The Chef de Cuisine works closely with the Restaurant GM and front‑of‑house management to deliver an exceptional dining experience while fostering a positive, organized, and high‑performing kitchen environment.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Lead and supervise all daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and exceptional food quality.
• Prepare, cook, and oversee the presentation of all menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate kitchen staff to maintain a skilled and motivated team.
• Assist in menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal menu updates.
• Monitor inventory levels, order food and kitchen supplies, and manage vendor relationships.
• Control food, labor, and operating costs while minimizing waste and maximizing profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Create staff schedules and manage labor to meet business demands.
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients, preparation methods, and finished dishes.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house leadership to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Address and resolve kitchen operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Support special events, catering functions, and private dining as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

Closing Dates

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-08-03

Benefits

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

Legal Disclaimer

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Company Culture

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members. All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.