Property Chef Leader: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Excellence

The Standard, East Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard, East Village is seeking a Property Chef to oversee all kitchen production, ensuring top quality, taste, and safety while embodying the Standard brand. You will lead the kitchen, control inventory, and train staff in hygiene practices.

Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, you’ll manage payroll, hiring, and performance, and modify menus to stay innovative and seasonally relevant in a bustling New York setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and able to read and execute procedures.
• Strong management and leadership skills in a kitchen environment.
• Adherence to DOH compliance and hygiene standards.
• Punctuality and professional conduct in line with policies.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads food production to reflect high quality and schedule adherence.
• Maintains sanitation and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Oversees kitchen staff, payroll, hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Manages inventory and establishes food cost controls aligned with budget.
• Develops and updates menus with seasonal changes and new items.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Kronos

Birchstreet

Avero

SevenRooms

Squirrel

Opera

Job description

The Standard, East Village is seeking a Property Chef to oversee all kitchen production, ensuring top quality, taste, and safety while embodying the Standard brand. You will lead the kitchen, control inventory, and train staff in hygiene practices.

Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, you’ll manage payroll, hiring, and performance, and modify menus to stay innovative and seasonally relevant in a bustling New York setting.