About Us
Wallace is a brand new neighborhood wine bar joining the community along Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights, just walking distance from Grand Army Plaza. Our goal is to democratize wine with an extensive by the glass program and a broader wine program that aims to be consistently accessible and affordable. Our food program will reflect this philosophy as well, showcasing a curated menu of thoughtful dishes designed to compliment and partner with a few glasses, a cocktail or bottle of wine.
With a collective 25+ years experience on the service side of the hospitality industry, we know the value of a collaborative, team based work environment. Wallace is about creating a community space that brings people together around wine and that starts with our team. This is an opportunity for a chef to help create a food program and kitchen from the ground up, helping to define our menu from the beginning.
Who We’re Searching For
We’re looking for someone who can lead and manage a small kitchen staff with pride and professionalism. Experience is essential but this is also an opportunity for someone to step into a larger leadership role and demonstrate their culinary skill-set and creative prowess. Our kitchen is small and the operations limited. We’re seeking a candidate who is resourceful and ambitious, not just in menu design, but in execution.
Our Executive Chief will run day-to-day kitchen operations, manage BOH staff. Responsibilities include:
- Creating and developing an evolving small-plates menu
- Overseeing food prep and executing daily service
- Electric kitchen experience
- Managing weekly orders and maintaining vendor and supplier relationships
- Control food costs and meet budgets
- Inventory management and waste minimization
- Assist in the hiring and training of a small kitchen team
- Manage and be responsible for kitchen staff schedules
- Maintain food quality, execution of dishes and cleanliness standards
- Ensure full compliance with NYC DOH requirements and food safety protocols
- Be able and willing to work all stations as needed
- Collaborate with ownership on food programming, daily service and private events
Necessary Requirements:
- Ideally a minimum of two years in a senior or leadership role in a professional kitchen
- NYC Food Handler’s License
- Strong recipe curation and organizational skills
- Ingredient knowledge and allergen awareness
- Raw bar preparation experience
- Experience training new hires and mentoring staff
- Must have experience ordering and managing inventory and food waste
- Basic ability to use email/google sheets/excel or similar
- A good work ethic, positive demeanor and must be punctual
- A collaborative partner with strong communication skills
- Flexible, full-time availability
Compensation & Perks
- Salary $75,000
- End of year bonus based on annual performance review
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Family dining discounts
- Opportunity to design and establish a menu
Please email your resume with a brief introduction telling us why you'd be a good candidate for the position at
[email protected]
