Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Growth & Premium Benefits

Din Tai Fung North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Employer Contribution for medical

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Commuter Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts through BenefitHub

Employee Meal Discounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

Quarterly Wellness Days

Car Allowance

Bonus Eligible

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking an Executive Chef to co-lead restaurant operations with the General Manager. You will own back-of-house operations, lead kitchen staff, manage inventory, control costs, and uphold food quality, safety, and cleanliness.

You will drive team development, financial performance, and operational efficiency to support the restaurant’s culture and success, with a base salary of $185,000–$220,000 and eligibility for an annual incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations, including inventory and cost control.
• Proven leadership skills with experience hiring, training, and developing back-of-house teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial statements (e.g., food cost, labor cost, P&L).
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, quality control, and food safety compliance.
• Leads by example, fostering a positive work ethic and professional environment.
• Sets clear performance objectives and holds team members accountable.
• Manages departmental budgets, monitors profitability, and drives cost-control initiatives.
• Develops and maintains work schedules to meet business needs and labor budgets.
• Oversees inventory control and vendor relationships to support quality and efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Leadership

Hiring

Training

Budgeting

P&L understanding

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Inventory software

Job description

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking an Executive Chef to co-lead restaurant operations with the General Manager. You will own back-of-house operations, lead kitchen staff, manage inventory, control costs, and uphold food quality, safety, and cleanliness.

You will drive team development, financial performance, and operational efficiency to support the restaurant’s culture and success, with a base salary of $185,000–$220,000 and eligibility for an annual incentive plan.