NEW RESTAURANT OPENING!

NEW YORK'S BIGGEST RESTAURANT OPENING 2024

Exciting times ahead here at Aqua Restaurant Group, as we are opening a dual new restaurant in NYC this year - the biggest restaurant opening of 2024 in The Big Apple

With the Italian fleur, we will be opening a restaurant with the freshest produce from Italy, vibrant & buzzy atmosphere with live DJs in the evening & weekend brunches as well as a Japanese restaurant with lots of cocktail choices

If you or someone you know, are looking to join the restaurant scene with us in NYC, we would love to hear from you!

Are you ready to make a culinary impact in the heart of NYC? We are looking for a passionate and innovative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and create unforgettable Italian dining experiences. Join us in launching a brand-new restaurant and bring your expertise and creativity to the forefront of NYC’s food scene!

Primary Objective:

As our Head Chef, you will be the visionary leader of our kitchen, ensuring every dish is a testament to the finest Italian cuisine. Your role will be pivotal in delivering exceptional food quality while maximizing guest satisfaction and profitability, all in alignment with AQUA's esteemed guidelines and service concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Excellence: Elevate our menu with your expertise in Italian cuisine, ensuring every dish is a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Your culinary creations will captivate and delight our guests.
• Menu Mastery: Develop and refine menus that showcase the richness of Italian flavors, incorporating modern techniques and seasonal ingredients. Your passion for simplicity and quality will shine through in every dish.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and manage a talented culinary team, ensuring each station is staffed with skilled professionals and fully stocked with top-quality ingredients. Foster a collaborative and dynamic kitchen environment.
• Quality Control: Oversee the precise preparation, seasoning, portioning, and presentation of all dishes. Your meticulous attention to detail will ensure every plate meets our high standards and exceeds guest expectations.
• Operational Efficiency: Manage budgets and payroll expenses, optimize food storage, and minimize waste. Your strategic approach will ensure a profitable and smoothly running kitchen.
• Supplier Relations: Source and inspect the finest ingredients, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the highest quality and authenticity of our dishes.
• Health and Safety Leadership: Enforce rigorous safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, ensuring a safe kitchen environment for both guests and staff. Proactively address and mitigate potential hazards.
• Innovative Adaptation: Stay ahead of culinary trends by suggesting and implementing exciting menu changes that reflect local, seasonal, and national influences. Your creativity will keep our offerings fresh and relevant.
• Continuous Improvement: Attend industry events, participate in training, and continuously seek to enhance your culinary skills and knowledge. Your commitment to learning will keep us at the cutting edge of the culinary world.

Italian Cuisine Expertise:

• Deeply Rooted Traditions: Embrace the rich traditions of Italian cuisine, incorporating regional specificities and respecting the authenticity of each dish.
• Simplicity and Quality: Focus on creating dishes with few ingredients, relying on their quality to deliver exceptional taste. Your passion for simplicity and excellence will be evident in every bite.
• Seasonal and Regional Ingredients: Privilege raw materials and ingredients from the region of origin, preserving seasonality and authenticity in your culinary creations.
• Diverse Italian Fare: Showcase a cuisine rich in pasta, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, wines, pizza, and coffee, creating a menu that offers an abundance of taste and variety.

What We Offer:

• Creative Freedom: An unparalleled opportunity to showcase your culinary artistry and lead a high-profile new restaurant.
• Professional Growth: A supportive and dynamic environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package, with a flexible schedule to ensure peak performance and work-life balance.

Join Us!

If you are a visionary chef with a passion for Italian cuisine and a desire to make your mark on NYC’s culinary landscape, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the Italian Executive Chef at our new restaurant and lead us in creating unforgettable dining experiences that will set a new standard in the city.

Aqua Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer & please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

Apply Today and Be Part of NYC's Next Culinary Landmark!

Aqua Restaurant Group is an EEO (M/F/V)