Executive Chef
Woods & Co Recruitment has partnered with an exclusive & luxurious hospitality venue based in Manhattan that is rooted in legacy and premier service. Together we are looking for a visionary culinary leader to oversee their entire back-of-house operation. The core focus is to deliver a magnificent gastronomic journey for their patrons during every service period. You will direct all aspects of food preparation while mentoring a diverse kitchen brigade.
What's in it for you?
A chance to develop your career within a high-end service environment.
The opportunity to build rapport with UHNW individuals.
Creative freedom to design original menus for daily service, banquets, and special events.
The authority to recruit, evaluate, and cultivate a highly skilled culinary workforce.
Salary Starting $150k + Bonus & Benefits
What do you do?
Inspect and supervise all daily activities executed by the culinary personnel.
Ensure all dishes are crafted accurately according to recipes, minimizing unnecessary waste.
Maintain impeccably clean cooking spaces and report maintenance needs.
Enforce rigorous occupational safety rules and protective gear usage among the staff.
Work alongside the procurement department to secure premium ingredients.
Handle administrative tasks such as conducting interviews, managing schedules, and tracking time off.
Stay highly informed regarding the venue's current beverage and wine offerings.
What do you need?
Formal culinary training paired with a minimum of five years in an advanced kitchen role.
Extensive familiarity with various global cooking styles and advanced butchery skills.
Expert-level knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
The physical endurance to stand for eight hours, along with excellent manual dexterity.
The ability to lift at least 30 pounds and evaluate food using sharp senses of taste and smell.