Executive Chef: Drive Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Program withEmployer

Life and Disability Insurance Plans

Ancillary Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility & Family Forming Support and

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

TAO Savings Marketplace

Time off and much more!

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality in New York seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead the heart-of-house operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to company policies. You will oversee a high-volume kitchen, coach staff, and ensure consistent culinary standards across all service channels.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential.
• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is required.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology

Responsibilities

• Leading the heart-of-house operations and team members in alignment with company policies.
• Oversee scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development.
• Maintain venue Profit & Loss standards with the General Manager.
• Ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability.
• Supervise service, catering, take-out, and all events across venues.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Positive energy

Reading monitors

Attention to detail

Education

8+ years culinary leadership

Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Tao Group Hospitality in New York seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead the heart-of-house operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to company policies. You will oversee a high-volume kitchen, coach staff, and ensure consistent culinary standards across all service channels.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.