[New York] Operation Chef - U.S. Flagship Restaurant

Pizza 4P’s Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to international culinary teams

Opportunity for career progression

Training opportunities with global culinary teams

Job summary

A leading culinary brand is seeking an experienced Operation Chef for its flagship restaurant in New York. The role focuses on elevating kitchen operations, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with U.S. food safety standards. Candidates should have 4–6+ years of culinary leadership experience and a strong understanding of BOH operations. This position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000–$100,000 and opportunities for career progression within the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably Sous Chef level or above.
• Deep understanding of U.S. food safety requirements; ServSafe preferred.
• Strong communication skills and operational problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead all BOH culinary operations to maintain food quality and safety.
• Oversee pizza production, dough management, and kitchen workflow.
• Build and coach a high-performing BOH team.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food safety compliance

Operational problem-solving

Inventory management

Job description

[New York] Operation Chef - U.S. Flagship Restaurant

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Department: Operations (BOH)
Reports to: Restaurant General Manager
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

About 4P‘s Corporation

4P’s, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operates 40 worldwide restaurants. Our main restaurant, Pizza 4P’s, has 35 stores in Vietnam and manages global franchises like IPPUDO and ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS. Our core products are food and beverages, specifically pizza, with key differentiators of "House-made cheeses", "Earth-to-people" and "Omotenashi" hospitality.

Pizza 4P’s is an innovative Vietnam-based Japanese Italian pizza restaurant that started in Vietnam with a simple yet powerful mission: “Delivering Wow, Sharing Happiness”. We are known for crafting artisanal pizzas, homemade cheese, and unique East-meets-West flavors while embracing sustainability and community impact at the heart of everything we do. Today, we operate restaurants across Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, India and Indonesia, and continue to grow with a vision of bringing people together through memorable dining experiences.

About the Role

4P’s Corporation is seeking an experienced culinary leader to pioneer Back-of-House operations for our first U.S. store. As the Operation Chef, you will elevate kitchen craftsmanship, oversee daily BOH execution, and build a high-performing team that brings the 4P’s dining experience to life—rooted in our mission: Delivering WOW, Sharing Happiness – Make the World Smile for Peace.

This role blends hands-on culinary excellence, operational leadership, food safety compliance, and deep collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will be a key driver in establishing U.S. standards, maintaining our artisanal pizza craftsmanship, and ensuring the smooth rollout of menu operations supported by our external R&D chefs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all BOH culinary operations to maintain exceptional food quality, safety, and consistency
• Oversee pizza production, dough management, cheese preparation, and kitchen workflow
• Build and coach a high-performing BOH team through training, skills assessments, and daily leadership
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. food safety standards (including ServSafe) and local health codes
• Manage ordering, inventory, supplier relationships, and store-level supply coordination—acting as an operational extension of the SCM function
• Maintain food cost targets through waste control, portioning accuracy, and operational discipline
• Partner with the Restaurant Manager to ensure seamless service and operational readiness
• Support menu rollouts, provide R&D feedback, and collaborate with external R&D chefs/consultants—focusing on execution and adaptation in the first year
• Uphold 4P’s values of craftsmanship, hospitality, sustainability, and guest delight

Success Metrics (First 12 Months)

• Consistent food quality scores and strong guest satisfaction results
• 100% adherence to U.S. food safety standards and internal audit requirements
• A fully trained, stable kitchen team within 90 days
• Achievement of food cost targets and measurable waste reduction
• Smooth execution of seasonal menu rollouts with high operational accuracy
• Positive performance feedback from Restaurant General Manager and/or key leadership stakeholders

What You Bring

• 4–6+ years of culinary leadership experience (Sous Chef level or above)
• Deep understanding of U.S. food safety requirements (ServSafe preferred)
• Demonstrated capability in leading BOH operations and developing kitchen teams
• Experience with inventory, supplier management, and cost control
• Strong communication, discipline, and operational problem-solving
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and peak service hours
• English proficiency: conversational to advanced

What We Offer
Salary Range: USD 80,000–100,000 annually (based on experience)
Benefits:

• Exposure to international culinary teams and R&D collaboration
• Opportunity to shape the first 4P’s U.S. kitchen and set the operational benchmark
• Career progression pathways as we scale in the U.S.
• Training opportunities with global culinary team and external consultants

Why Join 4P’s?

You’ll help bring an Asian-born, globally loved culinary brand to the U.S.—rooted in craftsmanship, warmth, and connection. At 4P’s, we believe great food creates great moments. Our kitchens are where hospitality, creativity, and precision come together to make people smile.

If you’re ready to build excellence from day one, lead with heart, and craft experiences that guests remember—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful mark.