Executive Chef — Immersive NYC Dining Leader

550 Madison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Dining Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Spending Account / Health Sav

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

550 Madison, part of Gracious Hospitality Management, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our flagship dining destination in Midtown Manhattan. Oversee multi-concept culinary programming, safeguard safety and quality, mentor teams, and drive profitability.

You will partner with culinary leaders to create innovative menus, test SOPs, and maintain brand standards across all venues, while guiding a large kitchen staff through growth and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Experience managing multi-concept culinary programs is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of safety, sanitation, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations across 550 Madison and related properties.
• Develop menus in collaboration with R&D and ensure consistency with brand standards.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance management of kitchen teams.
• Ensure profitability, budgeting, and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Culinary Operations

Menu Development

Budgeting

Food Safety

Education

Degree in Hospitality/Culinary Management or related preferred

Job description

550 Madison, part of Gracious Hospitality Management, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our flagship dining destination in Midtown Manhattan. Oversee multi-concept culinary programming, safeguard safety and quality, mentor teams, and drive profitability.

You will partner with culinary leaders to create innovative menus, test SOPs, and maintain brand standards across all venues, while guiding a large kitchen staff through growth and performance initiatives.