Chef De Cuisine

Wish You Were Here Group; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wish You Were Here Group in New York City is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume neighborhood restaurant. This hands-on role requires a culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can consistently deliver quality food and hospitality.

You will coach and develop the kitchen team, manage food costs and safety, and partner with leadership on menu execution, seasonal offerings, and operational improvements to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Team development

Culinary fundamentals

Menu execution

High-volume service

Cost control

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.