Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen & Build a High-Performing Team

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

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.