Lead Chef — Michelin-Standard Indian Fine Dining

Ambassadors Clubhouse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Head Chef at JKS Restaurants (Ambassadors Clubhouse) leads the day-to-day culinary operation of a world-class Indian fine dining restaurant in New York City, ensuring exceptional food, guest experiences, and operational excellence.

Working in a Michelin-standard environment, you will inspire the kitchen brigade, drive menu execution, manage budgets, and develop talent while upholding health and labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Head Chef or senior level Chef in luxury or Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Extensive experience with regional Indian cuisine and traditional cooking techniques.
• Strong understanding of modern fine dining execution.
• Proven experience leading high-performing kitchen teams.
• Excellent knowledge of New York food safety regulations.
• Experience managing food and labor costs.
• Strong menu development and recipe writing skills.
• Experience working with premium ingredients and tasting menus is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations during preparation and service while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
• Drive excellence in every stage of food preparation from mise en place through final pass.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, train, and develop high-performing culinary professionals.
• Lead by example with hands-on coaching and regular performance reviews.
• Develop Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties to support succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food safety

New York health regs

Job description

The Head Chef at JKS Restaurants (Ambassadors Clubhouse) leads the day-to-day culinary operation of a world-class Indian fine dining restaurant in New York City, ensuring exceptional food, guest experiences, and operational excellence.

Working in a Michelin-standard environment, you will inspire the kitchen brigade, drive menu execution, manage budgets, and develop talent while upholding health and labor regulations.