Executive Chef

Hogsalt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in New York is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Back of House team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in high-volume kitchens. This role involves overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality standards are met while creating memorable guest experiences. Join us to make a culinary impact!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Dining Rewards

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Executive Chef in high-volume restaurants.
• Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for BOH, available for communication.
• Manage vendor relationships and maintain food cost trackers.
• Collaborate with FOH and other leaders for efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Job description

Join to apply for the Executive Chef role at Hogsalt

Hogsalt is seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Chef (up to $125,000/year + Bonus structure) to join our team!

We offer a full suite of benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), commuter benefits, dining rewards, and Paid Time Off!

Our ideal candidate...
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a passion for all things food and beverage.
- Has the ability to positively lead others while multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads.
- Believes in quality by consistently upholding defined standards.
- Provides guidance and support for employees.
- Is involved in the day-to-day operations of the Back of House.
- Collaborates with the Front of House team to create genuine guest experiences.

Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years' experience as an Executive Chef in high-volume, full-service restaurants.
- Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexible and adaptable to ongoing changes.
- Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop employees.
- Strong track record in building high-performing teams.
- Professional communication skills with guests, employees, and ownership.

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Serve as the main point of contact for BOH, available for communication with Director Team and Ownership.
- Maintain flexible scheduling and establish a weekly work schedule.
- Be trained on Paylocity Scheduler and assist with troubleshooting.
- Manage vendor relationships and communicate issues to Purchasing.
- Maintain food cost and labor cost trackers.
- Oversee BOH inventory, payroll, and staff reviews.
- Ensure policies, cleanliness, and team respect are upheld.
- Collaborate with FOH and other leaders for efficient operations.
- Take steps to eliminate overtime and keep training materials up to date.

Ready to join our team? Apply directly or join our Open Calls every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Trivoli Tavern (114 N. Green Street) for an in-person interview.

We look forward to meeting you!