Executive Chef - High-Volume NYC Upscale Dining

StaffedUp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Full benefits package

Job summary

StaffedUp is seeking an experienced NYC-based Chef de Cuisine for a sophisticated multi-concept dining portfolio in the New York City area. This operations leadership role emphasizes execution, systems, and consistent hospitality across a ~40-person BOH team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in high-volume steakhouse environments, expertise with butchered cuts, cost control, SOP development, and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Currently based in Greater NYC area and actively running an upscale restaurant as a Chef
• 5 plus years progressive steakhouse/high-volume kitchen leadership
• Multi-outlet experience preferred
• Expertise with butcher's cuts, yield management, doneness standards
• Proven SOPs development and team training track record
• Financial acumen: COGS, labor planning, vendor management
• ServSafe certified; HACCP familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and schedule 40-person BOH team; drive consistency through SOPs and coaching
• Oversee butchery standards: yields, portioning, trimming, knife skills, waste control
• Execute daily line checks, temp/taste logs, allergen protocols, expo communication
• Control food/labor costs; manage inventory, pars, COGS analysis
• Maintain health code compliance and equipment readiness
• Foster accountable, hospitality-focused kitchen culture

Job description

StaffedUp is seeking an experienced NYC-based Chef de Cuisine for a sophisticated multi-concept dining portfolio in the New York City area. This operations leadership role emphasizes execution, systems, and consistent hospitality across a ~40-person BOH team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in high-volume steakhouse environments, expertise with butchered cuts, cost control, SOP development, and strong financial acumen.