Executive Chef — Cuisine Mastery & Kitchen Leadership

Highgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen, ensuring high-quality, well-presented meals and strict cost control. You will train staff, enforce standards, and collaborate with F&B leadership to execute menus and promotions.

Join a renowned hospitality group with a focus on guest satisfaction and operational excellence, where long hours are common and professional growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, or 3+ years if a culinary graduate.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, sanitation and safety standards.
• Ability to manage long hours and high-pressure kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and daily food production activities.
• Train staff, enforce corporate quality standards, and ensure portion controls.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and sanitation throughout shifts.
• Control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to implement menus and promotions.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with other managers as needed.

Skills

F&B operations

Staff training

Quality control

Guest service

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen, ensuring high-quality, well-presented meals and strict cost control. You will train staff, enforce standards, and collaborate with F&B leadership to execute menus and promotions.

Join a renowned hospitality group with a focus on guest satisfaction and operational excellence, where long hours are common and professional growth is encouraged.