Executive Chef - Farm-Driven, High-Volume Fine Dining

Convene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Time off & balance

401K with company match

Career growth opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Convene Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef for NeueHouse Madison Square in NYC. Lead a high-volume kitchen, shape the culinary identity, and manage a team across a members-only restaurant, lounges, and events.

The role emphasizes farm-to-table relationships, chef-level execution, and strategic menu design to balance guest experience with business goals. Salary ranges are generous with bonus eligibility and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on training; leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management.
• Experience leading a culinary team of 20+ people.
• Strong private events or banquet experience with large-scale events.
• Proven track record managing food and labor costs to targets.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across the restaurant, lounges, and event spaces.
• Lead end-to-end food production for corporate meetings and exclusive events.
• Build relationships with farmers, ranchers, fishmongers, and artisans for seasonal menus.
• Review Private Event Orders and assign production tasks for seamless execution.
• Design menus with a strategic lens aligned to member benefits and the NeueHouse brand.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

High-volume kitchens

Farm connections

Food cost control

Sanitation standards

Private events experience

Hands-on chef

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Convene Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef for NeueHouse Madison Square in NYC. Lead a high-volume kitchen, shape the culinary identity, and manage a team across a members-only restaurant, lounges, and events.

The role emphasizes farm-to-table relationships, chef-level execution, and strategic menu design to balance guest experience with business goals. Salary ranges are generous with bonus eligibility and career growth opportunities.