Fine Dining Kitchen Leader | Chef de Cuisine

The Post Oak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program and growth

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

The Post Oak in New York, NY seeks an experienced Culinary Manager to lead upscale kitchen operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will support the Executive Chef in staff training, inventory control, and maintaining stringent foodquality standards.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in fine dining, proven leadership, and a track record of cost management aligned with budget goals. This full-time role offers comprehensive training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary management in upscale/fine dining.
• Strong oversight of back-of-house operations and staff supervision.
• Experience controlling food and labor cost and maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction with a hands-on, lead-by-example style.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training, and follow-up.
• Help achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers via planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA-compliant work area.

Skills

staff supervision

inventory controls

food/labor cost

product quality

communication

leadership

conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in culinary arts

Job description

The Post Oak in New York, NY seeks an experienced Culinary Manager to lead upscale kitchen operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will support the Executive Chef in staff training, inventory control, and maintaining stringent foodquality standards.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in fine dining, proven leadership, and a track record of cost management aligned with budget goals. This full-time role offers comprehensive training and growth opportunities.