Fine Dining Executive Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Growth with expanding organization

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Executive Chef for an upscale, fine-dining restaurant in New York, NY. The role is full-time with a $110,000–$130,000 salary plus benefits.

You will lead culinary operations, mentor a diverse kitchen team, and drive excellence in quality, presentation, and execution. You will manage food costs and labor, oversee purchasing and budgeting, and partner with senior leadership on strategy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience.
• High-end/fine-dining background required.
• Proven experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and budgets.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day culinary operations and oversee the kitchen leadership team.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Sous Chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and support staff.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Run the line and provide hands-on leadership during service.
• Manage food and labor costs while achieving established financial targets.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, production, prep, and product quality.
• Develop budgets and forecasts and monitor overall culinary financial performance.
• Partner with senior operations leadership on short- and long-term restaurant strategy.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members.
• Develop menus, seasonal offerings, and daily specials.
• Manage scheduling and staffing levels based on business needs.
• Maintain strong communication between culinary leadership and front-of-house management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Establish a positive kitchen culture centered around accountability, development, and excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, and maximize profitability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety & sanitation

Communication skills

Job description

Executive Chef – Upscale Fine Dining

New York, NY

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 + Benefits

Full-Time

An established and expanding hospitality group is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a high-end New York City restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, hands‑on culinary leader who thrives in a sophisticated, high-volume environment and is passionate about exceptional food, team development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings a strong fine‑dining background, excellent financial acumen, and the ability to lead and develop a talented culinary team while maintaining uncompromising standards for quality and execution.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Lead all day‑to‑day culinary operations and oversee the kitchen leadership team
• Manage, mentor, and develop Sous Chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and support staff
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution
• Run the line and provide hands‑on leadership during service
• Manage food and labor costs while achieving established financial targets
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, production, prep, and product quality
• Develop budgets and forecasts and monitor overall culinary financial performance
• Partner with senior operations leadership on short‑and long‑term restaurant strategy
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members
• Develop menus, seasonal offerings, and daily specials
• Manage scheduling and staffing levels based on business needs
• Maintain strong communication between culinary leadership and front‑of‑house management
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
• Establish a positive kitchen culture centered around accountability, development, and excellence
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, and maximize profitability

Executive Chef Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience
• High‑end/fine‑dining restaurant experience required
• Strong culinary technique and commitment to exceptional food quality
• Proven experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and budgets
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team‑development abilities
• Experience leading and developing Sous Chefs and hourly culinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Polished, professional, and energetic leadership style
• Comfortable working within a structured, systems‑driven restaurant environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Ability to thrive in a high‑volume, fast‑paced kitchen

What We Offer

• $110,000–$130,000 salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement with a growing hospitality organization
• Opportunities for future growth as the company expands into additional markets

If you're an experienced Executive Chef with a strong fine‑dining background who enjoys being hands‑on, developing great teams, and delivering an exceptional guest experience through outstanding food, we'd love to hear from you.