Chef de Cuisine

Boqueria Restaurant Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full- and part-time availability

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations and uphold high-quality tapas across Back of House. You will guide cooks, manage par levels, and drive cost controls while maintaining brand standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in upscale kitchens, strong leadership, culinary technique mastery, and the ability to plan ahead. This role offers competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and growth within a growing restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience at comparable/casual upscale restaurants or scratch kitchens.
• Experience developing a team of A players—sous chefs and cooks.
• Highly proficient with cooking appliances and culinary techniques.
• Strong financial acumen to understand P&L, COGs, labor and costs.
• Ability to build par levels for ordering and manage inventory with quality focus.
• State required food safety certifications.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Back of House operations to meet targets and maintain brand standards.
• Hire, train, and retain a hospitality-driven team of A players.
• Ensure every dish reflects a commitment to quality and consistency.
• Maintain inventory controls and optimize ordering practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary techniques

Financial acumen (P&L, COGs)

Inventory management

Food safety certifications

Excel

English language

People management

Planning and prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Are you a talented Chef looking for a new opportunity with a great company culture? Do you always sweat the details and strive for excellence? Are you a natural-born leader who loves teaching and coaching members of their team?

Boqueria® Restaurant

As a Chef, we know that your skillset is not limited to the kitchen. We know that you are often told that you must have the dexterity of a craftsman, the stamina of an athlete, the curiosity of a child, and the command of a maestro. And while we realize that it's no easy feat to strive for greatness consistently, we also know that only the most passionate and competitive chefs are eager to rise to the challenge.

As a Chef de Cuisine at Boqueria, you will be responsible for ensuring that Boqueria’s culinary offerings consistently exceed guest expectations with a primary focus on maintaining impeccable food quality in accordance with brand standards. The CDC is responsible for curating par levels for ordering and managing inventory with an eye for ingredient excellence, ensuring every dish reflects a dedication to quality. They lead Back of House operations to meet established targets, fostering a culture of excellence through the hiring, training, and retention of a team of hospitality-driven A-players.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience at comparable/casual upscale restaurants or scratch kitchens


• Demonstrated experience developing a team of \"A\" players at restaurants run by this individual - sous chefs, cooks


• Highly proficient with cooking appliances and an advanced knowledge of culinary techniques


• Strong financial acumen to understand financial implications - P&L, COGs, labor, operational excellence


• Ability to build par levels for ordering practices and manage inventory levels effectively with a high attention to ingredient quality


• State required food safety certifications


• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead.


• Strong people management experience and abilities


• Motivated by a strong internal drive to achieve success, dedicated to delivering high-quality work.


• Ability to speak English

What we offer our team:

• Work with great people who love hospitality


• Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly


• Flexible scheduling


• Full- and part-time availability


• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options


• Paid time off and Discounted Meals


• A strong company culture with high standards


• Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 11 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and Atlanta. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona \"Kioskos\" surrounding the renowned food market \"El Mercado de la Boqueria\".

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.