Executive Chef - Large-Scale Hospital Kitchen Leadership

nyp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an innovative Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within Weill Cornell Medical Center. You will drive high‑volume kitchen leadership, menu development, training, and production standards to deliver exceptional experiences for employees, visitors, and patients.

The role focuses on food quality, safety, cost control, and continuous improvement, with on-site responsibilities and flexibility to cover shifts as needed in a hospital setting affecting

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field.
• 5 years experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent leadership role in a large volume operation.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale kitchen leadership and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations for a high-volume kitchen, supporting patient and retail experiences.
• Develop and implement menus, standardized recipes, and production routines to optimize efficiency and service quality.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training and engagement, performance improvement, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain HACCP standards and regulatory compliance for food safety and sanitation.
• Manage a large operating budget, controlling expenses and reducing waste.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Team development

Large-scale kitchen leadership

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an innovative Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within Weill Cornell Medical Center. You will drive high‑volume kitchen leadership, menu development, training, and production standards to deliver exceptional experiences for employees, visitors, and patients.

The role focuses on food quality, safety, cost control, and continuous improvement, with on-site responsibilities and flexibility to cover shifts as needed in a hospital setting affecting