Executive Chef

Golden Age Hospitality is hiring an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision for a new concept opening in Spring/Summer 2026 in New York City.

The Role

The Executive Chef will collaborate with the Culinary Director on concept development, menu creation, staffing strategy, and operational systems. Post-opening, you will ensure culinary excellence, financial performance, and long-term team development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the culinary concept and seasonal menus
• Build kitchen infrastructure, systems, and SOPs
• Hire, train, and lead the culinary leadership team
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and overall BOH P&L performance
• Collaborate with ownership on brand identity and positioning
• Ensure consistency and excellence in all culinary output
• Drive innovation while maintaining operational discipline

Qualifications

• 6+ years of senior kitchen leadership experience
• Proven experience opening restaurants (strongly preferred)
• Strong financial and operational knowledge
• Clear leadership presence and team-building ability
• Deep understanding of NYC dining culture and market expectations
• Creative vision balanced with executional precision

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $100,000–$120,000 (based on experience)
• Leadership role within a growing and ambitious hospitality group
• Opportunity to shape a concept from inception through launch