Executive Chef - Culinary Operations

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at the Weill Cornell Medical Center campus. The role focuses on delivering exceptional patient, visitor, and staff dining experiences within a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or related field, 5+ years in a similar leadership role, and a proven track record in menu development, staff leadership, and budget management.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a large-scale kitchen or food service.
• Strong knowledge of culinary operations and staff development.
• Experience managing budgets and appreciation for cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations for a high-volume hospital kitchen.
• Develop and implement menus, standardized recipes, and production routines.
• Ensure strict food safety and HACCP compliance; optimize staff scheduling and training.
• Manage equipment maintenance and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

Skills

Executive leadership

Large-volume kitchen

Menu development

Budget management

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

World-Class Nutrition: Leadership Makes It Possible

Weill Cornell Medical Center is seeking an innovative Executive Chef culinary leader to join our Food and Nutrition team. Take your passion for food and people, with strong culinary and leadership skills, and considerable experience in the food service or restaurant industry to create amazing experiences for our employees, visitors, and patients.

Executive Chef - Culinary Operations

In this role, you'll oversee culinary operations for our high volume kitchen, supporting the patient and retail experience. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, ensuring exceptional food quality, and fostering the training and development of a diverse food‑service team. Develop and implement menus, standardized recipes, and production routines to optimize efficiency and service quality. In addition, oversee staff scheduling, training and engagement, performance improvement, and equipment maintenance. Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and compliance with HACCP and all regulatory guidelines. Additionally, manage a large operational budget by controlling expenses, reducing waste and creating a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.

This is a Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm position, but flexibility is essential—our ideal candidate is prepared to adjust hours and provide leadership across all shifts as needed to support our hospital operations. This availability includes weekends and shifts ranging from 12:00am to 8:00pm.

Preferred Criteria

• Graduate of a Culinary Arts Program
• Demonstrated success in large‑scale kitchen leadership, change management, and team development
• Advanced knowledge of food industry, specifically large‑scale culinary production, food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards

Required Criteria

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field
• 5 years experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent leadership role in a large volume operation

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$99,500-$152,500/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.