Head Chef | Lead a Beloved West Village Kitchen

PERSONE NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Potential Bonuses

Dining Discounts

Job summary

PERSONE NYC in New York's West Village is seeking a Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine to lead an iconic kitchen. You will be in the kitchen on the line, expediting, tasting and coaching, while guiding a small BOH team in a high-touch, American bistro setting.

You bring strong NYC restaurant experience, calm leadership, and a commitment to consistent, craveable dishes. This is a hands-on role with private events and a sustainable schedule.

Qualifications

• Currently a CDC, Head Chef or Executive Sous in a respected NYC independent restaurant.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on kitchen leader with strong line and expediting experience.
• Able to manage food and labor costs thoughtfully.
• Comfortable on the line and in tasting sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and drive consistent execution.
• Expedite and supervise line during service.
• Train and mentor BOH staff.
• Collaborate with FOH on private events.
• Maintain approachable, craveable, high-quality dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on

Line cook

Expediting

Team mentoring

Job description

PERSONE NYC in New York's West Village is seeking a Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine to lead an iconic kitchen. You will be in the kitchen on the line, expediting, tasting and coaching, while guiding a small BOH team in a high-touch, American bistro setting.

You bring strong NYC restaurant experience, calm leadership, and a commitment to consistent, craveable dishes. This is a hands-on role with private events and a sustainable schedule.