Chef De Cuisine

Wish You Were Here Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wish You Were Here Group seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen of a high-volume neighborhood restaurant in New York City. You will drive daily operations, uphold top quality, and coach a dynamic culinary team to deliver exceptional hospitality and consistent results.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in leadership roles within fast-paced, full-service settings, with strong food costing, inventory, and labor management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a Chef de Cuisine or similar role.
• Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong fundamentals and commitment to quality and consistency.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams.
• Solid understanding of food costing, inventory, and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with consistent quality and execution.
• Train and develop a motivated culinary team.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness and organization.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, cost control, waste, and labor.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu execution and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain a positive kitchen culture during high-volume service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume experience

Food costing

Team development

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced, hands‑on Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen of a high-volume neighborhood restaurant in New York City. This is an opportunity for a strong culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in consistently executing quality food, and knows how to build and develop a successful kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Manage, train, and develop a strong, motivated culinary team.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, food costs, waste management, and labor.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership on menu execution, seasonal offerings, and operational improvements.
• Maintain a positive, accountable kitchen culture while delivering consistent results during high-volume service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, including leadership in a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or similar role.
• Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is essential.
• Strong culinary fundamentals and a commitment to quality and consistency.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams.
• Solid understanding of food costing, inventory, labor management, and kitchen financials.
• Organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable leading service in a fast-paced environment.

The Ideal Candidate: A passionate, grounded culinary leader who leads by example, maintains high standards without losing sight of the team, and understands the importance of consistency, efficiency, and genuine hospitality.

Wish You Were Here Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.