Executive Chef – Modern Italian-American Dining, NYC

Compensation: $140,000–$150,000 (based on experience) + benefits
Location: New York City

Join one of New York City’s most exciting and rapidly expanding restaurant groups, known for its vibrant energy, elevated Italian-inspired cuisine, and genuine hospitality. With three distinct locations across Manhattan — and more on the horizon — the group blends classic Italian and Italian-American traditions with a modern, chef-driven approach that celebrates bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and warm, unpretentious service.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead, inspire, and scale a culinary vision across multiple restaurants — while maintaining the soul, integrity, and excellence that define each concept.

The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations across the group’s three NYC locations, providing hands-on leadership, creative direction, and operational consistency. The ideal candidate is a natural leader who thrives in both the creative and business sides of the kitchen — balancing innovation with tradition, flavor with precision, and passion with performance.

This is a role for someone who is ready to shape the next chapter of a growing brand and leave a lasting imprint on the New York dining scene.

• Lead all culinary operations across three high-performing NYC restaurants.

• Oversee menu development that reflects authentic Italian and Italian-American heritage with modern execution and creativity.

• Manage, train, and mentor CDCs, Sous Chefs, and BOH teams to ensure consistency, excellence, and team culture.

• Implement best practices in kitchen systems, food cost management, and inventory control.

• Maintain strong relationships with local purveyors and source the highest-quality seasonal ingredients.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

• Collaborate with ownership and operations leadership on concept growth, openings, and brand development.

• Uphold the group’s commitment to hospitality, teamwork, and culinary integrity.

• 5–7+ years of leadership experience as an Executive Chef or Corporate Chef in NYC or other major markets.

• Deep expertise in classical Italian and Italian-American cuisine, from handmade pastas and sauces to wood-fired techniques and regional specialties.

• Proven ability to manage and inspire multiple teams and locations with consistent quality and standards.

• A creative, strategic thinker who can balance tradition with innovation.

• Exceptional organizational, financial, and leadership skills.

• A hands-on presence who leads by example and brings positive energy to the kitchen.

• Competitive salary: $130,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to lead and scale a respected NYC restaurant group

• Creative freedom within a supportive, growth-oriented environment

• A chance to build something meaningful with an ownership team that values collaboration, excellence, and integrity