Executive Chef - Culinary Operations

NewYork-Presbyterian; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital seeks an innovative Executive Chef to lead our high-volume Food and Nutrition operations for patients and retail guests. You will develop menus, standardize recipes, and drive efficiency across shifts.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field, 5 years in a large-volume kitchen, strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and a proven track record in staff development and food safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or in a comparable leadership role in a large-volume operation.
• Demonstrated leadership, change management, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations for a high-volume kitchen serving patients and retail guests.
• Drive continuous improvement to ensure exceptional food quality and service.
• Develop and implement menus, standardized recipes, and production routines.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, engagement, and performance improvement.
• Maintain rigorous food safety standards, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Manage a large budget, control expenses, reduce waste, and promote efficiency.
• Provide leadership across all shifts as needed to support hospital operations.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Budget management

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts / Food Service

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.

Executive Chef - Culinary Operations

• oversee culinary operations for our high volume kitchen, supporting the patient and retail experience.
• drive 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.
• 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.
• manage a large operational budget by controlling expenses, reducing waste and creating a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.
• provide leadership across all shifts as needed to support hospital operations.

This is a Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm position, but flexibility is essential-our 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.

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. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.