Executive Chef: Hospital Kitchen Leadership & Innovation

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

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.