Executive Chef, 550 Madison — Culinary Leader

Cote Korean Steakhouse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Dining Discounts

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Gracious Hospitality Management is seeking an Executive Chef for 550 Madison in Midtown Manhattan. You will lead culinary operations, shape menu development with seasonal ingredients, and drive excellence across all restaurants within the portfolio.

The role requires strong leadership, operations, and financial stewardship to ensure safety, quality, and guest satisfaction in a high-profile property.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal English.
• Experience leading culinary teams and operations.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary programming across 550 Madison properties.
• Develop menu items with local and seasonal ingredients.
• Lead staff development and maintain safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Manage BOH operations, facilities, and financial health of the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Operations optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or degree in Hospitality or Culinary Management

Tools

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Reservations management

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Gracious Hospitality Management is seeking an Executive Chef for 550 Madison in Midtown Manhattan. You will lead culinary operations, shape menu development with seasonal ingredients, and drive excellence across all restaurants within the portfolio.

The role requires strong leadership, operations, and financial stewardship to ensure safety, quality, and guest satisfaction in a high-profile property.