Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Ops: Lead & Elevate Food Quality

Great Performances; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Transit benefits

Paid sick time

FSA

Job summary

Great Performances in New York, NY seeks a Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Operations to lead food quality assessment and supervise freelance chefs across multiple sites. The role reports to the Executive Chef for Off-Premise Catered Events and ensures client satisfaction and quality control.

Candidates should have 8+ years cooking experience with 3+ years in management, be able to lift 50 pounds, work nights/weekends, and possess strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of culinary experience with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations best practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor freelance culinary staff, providing ongoing guidance and development.
• Show up to events unannounced to check on food quality, prep, and cooking techniques.
• Work with Lead Chefs, Provers, and HDV Cooks to ensure GP standards of quality and execution.
• Assist in training new staff, up-and-coming Lead Chefs, and department cooks.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to determine weekly event schedules and SOPs.
• Determine promotions or changes to freelance staff event profiles.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Food safety

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Great Performances in New York, NY seeks a Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Operations to lead food quality assessment and supervise freelance chefs across multiple sites. The role reports to the Executive Chef for Off-Premise Catered Events and ensures client satisfaction and quality control.

Candidates should have 8+ years cooking experience with 3+ years in management, be able to lift 50 pounds, work nights/weekends, and possess strong leadership and organizational skills.