Seasonal Farm-Driven Executive Chef | NYC Dining

Green Top Farms & Green Deliveries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Paid time off

401(k)

Daily family meal

Bonuses through Green Shares

Job summary

Green Top Farms, a New York–based food service company, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high‑volume enterprise dining program serving about 1,500 daily guests across multiple service areas in NYC.

This hands‑on leadership role blends culinary creativity with operational execution and financial accountability, overseeing a diverse BOH team, seasonal menus, food safety, and close collaboration with clients.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume food service.
• Experience managing teams and kitchen operations at scale.
• Strong understanding of food cost control, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Experience with catering and/or retail café programs.
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable, and high-quality ingredients.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage BOH team including sous chefs, cooks, bakers, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Provide mentorship and development for emerging culinary leaders.
• Oversee daily food production across breakfast, lunch, café, pantry, and catering.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and execution across all service areas.
• Develop seasonal, farm-driven menus aligned with standards and client expectations.
• Partner with FOH and café teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Own food cost, labor management, and overall kitchen financial performance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food cost control

High-volume dining

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Seasonal ingredients

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Asana

Job description

Green Top Farms, a New York–based food service company, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high‑volume enterprise dining program serving about 1,500 daily guests across multiple service areas in NYC.

This hands‑on leadership role blends culinary creativity with operational execution and financial accountability, overseeing a diverse BOH team, seasonal menus, food safety, and close collaboration with clients.