Required Years of Experience
5 years
Job Details
Location: New York City, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Operations / Ownership
At Friedman’s, we believe that “Eat good food” means sourcing responsibly, cooking with integrity, and serving guests with warmth and care. With multiple locations across New York City, Friedman’s has become a local favorite for elevated comfort food made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients — and we’re proud to serve a loyal and diverse community.
We’re looking for an Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation at our Times Square location, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence in every kitchen.
Position OverviewThe Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations for Friedman’s at the Edison Hotel. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, a deep understanding of scalable kitchen systems, and a passion for great food. The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu innovation, team development, food quality, and maintaining Friedman’s signature hospitality-driven standards.
Key Responsibilities-
Oversee all culinary operations at Friedman’s at the Edison Hotel in NYC.
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Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen management and culinary staff.
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Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and execution.
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Collaborate with ownership and operations on menu planning and seasonal specials.
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Develop and enforce standard recipes, portion control, and kitchen procedures.
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Manage food and labor costs to meet company targets.
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Partner with local vendors to source fresh, sustainable ingredients.
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Ensure compliance with NYC DOH standards and company food safety policies.
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Support a positive, inclusive kitchen culture aligned with Friedman’s core values.
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5+ years of professional culinary experience or executive-level leadership role.
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Strong background in American comfort food, brunch, and scratch cooking preferred.
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Proven ability to manage teams, systems, and operations.
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Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
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Proficiency in cost analysis, ordering, inventory, and kitchen systems.
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Experience in NYC restaurant operations and health code compliance.
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Culinary degree preferred but not required.
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Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
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Health and dental insurance
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Paid time off and professional growth opportunities
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Dining discounts across all Friedman’s locations
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Opportunity to shape the future of one of NYC’s most beloved restaurant groups
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($125,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Mentoring
Creativity
Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Communication
Adaptability
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A little about us & the culture that has been created…
Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedmans was named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase, “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. This phrase has gone on to be used in science, economics, finance, statistics, technology, sports, & now food. However, to put it simply, “to get one thing we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.”
The original store opened in 2009 in the Chelsea Market. One of the pioneers Vanessa had been diagnosed with celiac disease and had to eat gluten-free. So when the first location opened she was vocal about making it a gluten-free safe haven for her and her celiac peers. She was adamant that there be only one menu available which would be entirely gluten-free. After long hours in the kitchen and playing with all different sorts of flours we believe we have created some of the best pancakes, waffles, and fried chicken. More importantly, they are all intrinsically gluten-free.
Our mantra is simple, “Eat good food” and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests. For us, it has two meanings. Firstly, eat food that tastes good. Secondly, be proud of the food you serve. We know where our food comes from. We communicate regularly with our farmers and are proud to serve antibiotic free meats & local vegetables. Our mission is for you to love, respect, & enjoy, not only the food you serve, but also the team you work with.
- The Friedmans’ Team
