Required Years of Experience
3 years
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Head Chef – Japanese Concept
📍 Koreatown, NYC
💰 $93,000–$125,000 + Performance Bonus
Join a vibrant, growing restaurant group in the heart of Koreatown! We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our hip, casual Japanese restaurant. This is an incredible opportunity to bring creativity, leadership, and passion for Japanese cuisine to a concept that is part of a highly successful hospitality group.
You must be authorized to work in the USA and ideally already working in NYC.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and inspire a team of ~15 BOH employees across locations.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu execution, food quality, and cost control.
- Collaborate closely with the General Manager to ensure seamless service and an outstanding guest experience.
- Manage BOH scheduling — while consecutive days off are not guaranteed, you’ll have the flexibility to arrange your schedule as long as the kitchen is running smoothly.
- Foster a positive, professional culture that emphasizes consistency, teamwork, and growth.
- Uphold health, sanitation, and safety standards at the highest level.
What We’re Looking For
- A passionate culinary leader with strong Japanese cuisine experience (yakitori, izakaya, ramen, sushi, etc.).
- Proven ability to manage, train, and mentor BOH staff in a high-volume NYC environment.
- Strong organizational skills with a focus on execution, consistency, and cost management.
- A collaborative spirit — able to work closely with FOH leadership and ownership.
- A creative mindset and excitement for contributing to the restaurant’s evolving vision.
What We Offer
- 💵 Competitive Salary: $93K–$125K + Performance-Based Bonus
- 🩺 Health Care: 100% coverage for employee, starting day one
- 🌴 PTO: 12 days annually
- 🍣 Perks: Generous restaurant group dining discounts
- 🌎 Career Growth: Green Card sponsorship (all company expenses covered) after 2 years of contribution
- 🚀 A chance to join a respected NYC hospitality group with strong career development opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated chef ready to step into a leadership role and help shape the future of one of Koreatown’s most dynamic Japanese restaurants.
👉 Apply now and bring your passion for Japanese cuisine to life in the heart of NYC!
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Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($93,000.00 - $125,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Mentorship
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"PERSONE" (/pə’səʊ.ne/) means "people" in Italian. We believe that hospitality should be all about People.
Our mission it to connect you and your Hospitality Business with the right personalities to join your workforce. We take pride in searching, filtering, screening and interviewing every single potential candidate one-on-one, before introducing him/her to you. This is to ensure you meet only candidates who are truly powerful assets to your team.
Our service allows you to really focus on your staff, guests and business needs, without wasting hours, energy and money on job postings, emails, interviews and the disappointment and frustration of not be able to find the right candidates, that can really represent the philosophy and mission of the Restaurant.
