NYC Chef de Cuisine - Lead & Elevate the Kitchen

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Dining discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a multi-outlet operation in New York City. This hands-on leadership role partners with the Executive Chef to mentor the team and drive culinary excellence.

You will manage line quality, safety, and production while guiding scheduling, inventory, and vendor relationships. A NYC Food Protection Certificate is required or can be obtained within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef de Cuisine or senior kitchen leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Lead daily back-of-house operations under Executive Chef’s direction
• Oversee preparation, execution, quality, and presentation of all menu items
• Maintain a strong presence on the line, supporting all stations during service
• Expedite service and ensure efficient food flow from kitchen to guest
• Conduct daily line checks and taste mise en place to maintain consistency
• Maintain recipe, portioning, and plating standards
• Communicate daily pars and production needs across stations
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members
• Create weekly schedules and manage staffing, PTO, timekeeping, and labor needs
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, product organization, and ordering
• Forecast product needs based on volume, specials, events, and menu changes
• Maintain productive vendor relationships
• Ensure all kitchen and prep areas meet cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards
• Maintain compliance with NYC Department of Health requirements
• Collaborate closely with front-of-house and senior leadership teams to deliver a seamless guest experience

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Staff coaching

Inventory management

Food safety

Communication

Scheduling

Line supervision

Vendor relations

Technology literacy

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management platforms

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a multi-outlet operation in New York City. This hands-on leadership role partners with the Executive Chef to mentor the team and drive culinary excellence.

You will manage line quality, safety, and production while guiding scheduling, inventory, and vendor relationships. A NYC Food Protection Certificate is required or can be obtained within two weeks of hire.