Lead Chef de Cuisine | High-Volume, Culture-Driven Kitchen

The-Smith; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Bring a friend to work

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Corner Table Restaurants is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to direct and maintain the culinary vision across high-volume dining environments in New York. You will lead kitchen teams, uphold rigorous food-safety standards, and ensure policy adherence while driving a culture of honesty and hospitality.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years as an Executive Chef, a proven track record of building strong teams, and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working as an Executive Chef in high-volume, full-service restaurants.
• Proven track record of nurturing and developing high-performing teams (3 salaried managers and 30+ hourly staff).
• Highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• Detail-oriented and highly capable in operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and maintain Corner Table Restaurants' culinary vision.
• Oversee and direct all kitchen teams.
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, handling, and sanitation.
• Make all final hiring decisions for the back of the house.
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team development

Communication skills

Hospitality passion

Job description

Corner Table Restaurants is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to direct and maintain the culinary vision across high-volume dining environments in New York. You will lead kitchen teams, uphold rigorous food-safety standards, and ensure policy adherence while driving a culture of honesty and hospitality.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years as an Executive Chef, a proven track record of building strong teams, and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.