Chef de Cuisine: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Tao Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Life & Disability insurance

Ancillary plans

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

TAO Savings Marketplace

Time off

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume kitchen in New York. You will supervise heart-of-house operations, coach staff, and ensure safety, quality, and profitability across service, catering, and on/off-venue events.

Responsibilities include menu planning, P&L awareness, training, and collaboration with the GM. Candidates should bring organizational excellence and strong leadership in a dynamic hospitality group.

Qualifications

• 5+ years culinary experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen
• Two-year associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred
• Strong menu planning and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements and labor models desirable
• Organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail
• Proficient with computers and technology including POS systems

Responsibilities

• Ensure general cleanliness of heart-of-house and entire venue
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants
• Schedule, develop, and coach heart-of-house team members
• Work with GM to create job performance reviews
• Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, and profitability
• Execute regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and events
• Manage payroll, inventory, and purchasing processes
• Review venue monthly Profit & Loss statements and ensure compliance with health standards
• Maintain knowledge of all recipes and menu items and communicate expectations during service

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Menu planning

Problem solving

Communication skills

POS & tech

Financial acumen

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Equivalent work experience in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Tao Group Hospitality seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume kitchen in New York. You will supervise heart-of-house operations, coach staff, and ensure safety, quality, and profitability across service, catering, and on/off-venue events.

Responsibilities include menu planning, P&L awareness, training, and collaboration with the GM. Candidates should bring organizational excellence and strong leadership in a dynamic hospitality group.