Executive Head Chef for Premier Event Dining

Five Iron Golf NYC LLC; New York; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Meals while working included

Job summary

Five Iron Golf NYC LLC is seeking a Head Chef to lead and mentor a high-performing kitchen team at our New York venue. You will oversee menu development, inventory, and kitchen operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences during events and daily service.

Collaborate with the General Manager and VP of Culinary to align with budgets, food cost, and brand standards; test new recipes; ensure cost-effective purchasing and top presentation.

Qualifications

• Culinary school degree or professional certifications (CEC) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record of building and leading kitchen teams.
• Strong culinary expertise with a passion for food and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• English fluency; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing kitchen team.
• Hire and onboard culinary staff.
• Set standards for culinary excellence and cost control.
• Coach and develop Sous Chef and kitchen staff for consistent quality.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with General Manager to align with budgets and events.
• Develop and test new recipes and pair with beverages.
• Collaborate with events team to design menus for events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team building

Communication

Pressure management

Education

Culinary school degree

CEC certification

Tools

Google Suite

Restaurant management software

Job description

Five Iron Golf NYC LLC is seeking a Head Chef to lead and mentor a high-performing kitchen team at our New York venue. You will oversee menu development, inventory, and kitchen operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences during events and daily service.

Collaborate with the General Manager and VP of Culinary to align with budgets, food cost, and brand standards; test new recipes; ensure cost-effective purchasing and top presentation.