Head Chef | Bakery / Cafe | Daytime Hours!

Gecko Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading café in NYC seeks an experienced Head Chef / Café Manager to oversee kitchen and front operations. This role emphasizes culinary excellence, team leadership, and customer service. The successful applicant will have a history of managing both back and front of house, delivering high-quality dining experiences using local, organic ingredients.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Daytime Hours Only

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years’ experience managing BoH and FoH teams.
• Proven success in controlling business costs related to food and labor.
• Ability to handle stress effectively and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FoH and BoH operations.
• Curate and execute daily menus for savory and pastry dishes.
• Manage a team, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Stress Management

Cost Control

Job description

Head Chef Bakery / Cafe Are you a chef looking for an opportunity where you can shine with your culinary skills all while creating seasonal, healthy and nutritious dishes for our customers? Located in New York City, we take pride in being celebrated for our exceptional culinary offerings and exemplary service. Since opening overseas in 2002, we have cultivated a reputation for delivering high-quality pastries, savory dishes, and a memorable dining experience. We use only locally sourced, organic ingredients and employ a team of skilled professionals dedicated to culinary excellence. Offering a perfect blend of tradition and sustainability, we stand out as a leader in the NYC food scene, offering tradition and innovation in every bite. Apply today to become our next Head Chef / Café Manager in New York, NY! Title of Position – Head Chef / Café Manager Job Description : The Head Chef / Café Manager will lead our Front of House (FoH), Back of House (BoH) operations. This pivotal role involves curating and executing daily savory and pastry menus, sourcing high-quality ingredients, managing a dedicated team, delivering outstanding customer service, coordinating events, overseeing catering services, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring stringent compliance with health and safety regulations. Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Daytime Hours Only!

Qualifications :

• The Head Chef must possess 4+ years’ experience managing both BoH and FoH teams in a café or restaurant setting
• Proven experience creating a safe work environment incorporating teamwork and professional development is necessary for the Head Chef
• The Head Chef must have proven success in controlling of costs associated with running a profitable business such as food, labor and beverage
• The ability to handle stress in a productive way is a must for the Head Chef
• The Head Chef must have the ability to delegate while maintaining control

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