Executive Chef

Maple Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Hospitality Group is seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Operations leader in New York to manage kitchen teams and drive exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee sous chefs, control costs, and mentor staff while aligning with the company’s standards of culinary excellence.

Join a culture built on generosity, excellence, fun, and fail-fast learning as Maple Hospitality Group expands its iconic destinations across major cities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in high-end restaurants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead staff.
• Commitment to food, beverage, and hospitality.
• Attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sous chefs.
• Maintain food and labor costs.
• Run the line and ensure quality service.
• Daily food purchasing, inventory and prep production.
• Develop menus and daily specials.
• Lead recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Prepare financial reports from budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage on budgetary purchases.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Management

Restaurant experience

Communication

Leadership

Staff coaching

F&B knowledge

Job description

Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky andtwo-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creatingiconic destinations.

We believe success hinges onimpeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami, Boston and New York, you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education.

Our culture is built on four core principles:

Generosity:Always give more, exceed expectations.

Excellence:Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.

Fun:Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.

Fail Fast:Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.

What You Will Do:

• Manage all sous chefs
• Maintain food and labor costs
• Maintains a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast paced environment
• Run the line and ensure quality service
• Daily food purchasing, inventory and prep production
• Communicates regularly with the Director of Operations and Ownership to influence the strategy for the F&B operation in the short and long term
• Prepare financial reports from annual budgets for monthly forecasting, meeting all goals and objectives set annually
• Collaborate with the Director of Food and Beverage on all Food and Beverage Division purchases, to ensure operational costs are kept within the forecasted budget
• Achieves budgeted revenues, controls costs (which includes labor, food, maintenance, etc.) and maximizes profitability related to the operations
• Participates and advises with recruiting, hiring and training, and provides career development for all staff members
• Provides leadership and feedback to CDC and Sous Chefs and conducts performance reviews to direct reports
• Prep work and maintenance of quality standards
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and front of house staff
• Schedule, mentor and manage line cooks, prep cooks and dish staff
• Menu development and creation of daily specials
• Maintain and stay up to date on procedures and regulations
• Other special projects or tasks as assigned
  

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Management experience
• High end level restaurant experience is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, Must be able to effectively communicate and relay information to staff
• Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality
• Polished, professional and energetic approach management
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment
• Must be able to support, lead, and motivate staff.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met
• Ability to be adaptable and abide by the policies and values of the company
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

This role requires

• Ability to stoop, reach, bend, climb, walk.
• Forward bend of head/neck for countertop activities.
• Repetitive upper extremity movements
• Grasp bilaterally
• Fine motor coordination
• Repetitive lifting
• Ability to move equipment and/or product up to 25 lbs.
• Complete position requirements in a hot, noisy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a variety of equipment safely.
• Must be able to be stationary for extended periods of time

Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky andtwo-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creatingiconic destinations.

We believe success hinges onimpeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami, Boston and New York, you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education.

Our culture is built on four core principles:

• Generosity:Always give more, exceed expectations.

• Excellence:Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.

• Fun:Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.

• Fail Fast:Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.

What You Will Do:

• Manage all sous chefs
• Maintain food and labor costs
• Maintains a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast paced environment
• Run the line and ensure quality service
• Daily food purchasing, inventory and prep production
• Communicates regularly with the Director of Operations and Ownership to influence the strategy for the F&B operation in the short and long term
• Prepare financial reports from annual budgets for monthly forecasting, meeting all goals and objectives set annually
• Collaborate with the Director of Food and Beverage on all Food and Beverage Division purchases, to ensure operational costs are kept within the forecasted budget
• Achieves budgeted revenues, controls costs (which includes labor, food, maintenance, etc.) and maximizes profitability related to the operations
• Participates and advises with recruiting, hiring and training, and provides career development for all staff members
• Provides leadership and feedback to CDC and Sous Chefs and conducts performance reviews to direct reports
• Prep work and maintenance of quality standards
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and front of house staff
• Schedule, mentor and manage line cooks, prep cooks and dish staff
• Menu development and creation of daily specials
• Maintain and stay up to date on procedures and regulations
• Other special projects or tasks as assigned
  

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Management experience
• High end level restaurant experience is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, Must be able to effectively communicate and relay information to staff
• Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality
• Polished, professional and energetic approach management
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment
• Must be able to support, lead, and motivate staff.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met
• Ability to be adaptable and abide by the policies and values of the company
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

This role requires

• Ability to stoop, reach, bend, climb, walk.
• Forward bend of head/neck for countertop activities.
• Repetitive upper extremity movements
• Grasp bilaterally
• Fine motor coordination
• Repetitive lifting
• Ability to move equipment and/or product up to 25 lbs.
• Complete position requirements in a hot, noisy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a variety of equipment safely.
• Must be able to be stationary for extended periods of time

More detail about Maple & Ash - New York part of Maple Hospitality Group , please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1077995-Maple-%2526-Ash---New-York