Executive Chef – NYC Signature Restaurant & Bar

Highgate Hotels, LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Broadway, under Highgate Hotels, LP, seeks an exceptional Executive Chef to lead Velvet Rouge, a Times Square dining destination. You will drive culinary vision, oversee daily operations across restaurant, banquets, and lounge, and deliver outstanding guest experiences through innovative menus and flawless execution.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of Executive Chef experience, a strong background in contemporary American cuisine, and a proven track record in team

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Executive Chef experience in upscale hotel, lifestyle hotel, or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong background in contemporary American cuisine with global influences.
• Proven success in menu development, culinary innovation, and financial management.
• Experience leading breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet operations.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Culinary degree preferred; ServSafe Certification required or obtainable upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision and day-to-day operations of Velvet Rouge Restaurant, Banquets, Hotel lounge, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Develop seasonal menus featuring elevated American cuisine inspired by New York City's diverse culinary landscape.
• Create bold, shareable dishes that complement the restaurant's vibrant cocktail program and social dining experience.
• Oversee breakfast buffet and a la carte breakfast service, all-day dining, lounge offerings, and private event menus.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to deliver innovative culinary experiences that drive guest engagement and revenue.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food safety, sanitation, product quality, and operational execution.
• Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen profitability while maintaining premium guest experiences.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a talented culinary team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Build strong relationships with local vendors and source high-quality, seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance menus, improve efficiency, and elevate the overall dining experience.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Staff mentorship

Operations management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Millennium Broadway, under Highgate Hotels, LP, seeks an exceptional Executive Chef to lead Velvet Rouge, a Times Square dining destination. You will drive culinary vision, oversee daily operations across restaurant, banquets, and lounge, and deliver outstanding guest experiences through innovative menus and flawless execution.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of Executive Chef experience, a strong background in contemporary American cuisine, and a proven track record in team