Cafe Head Chef

Cafe Head Chef

New Opening | NYC
Salary: $85K–$100K

Our client is opening a high-volume, from-scratch café in NYC and are looking for a strong Head Kitchen Manager to build and lead the kitchen from day one.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll run the full BOH operation, hire and develop your team (up to 25), and set the tone for execution, culture, and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

If you love structure, systems, scratch cooking, and building strong teams - this is your opening.

What You’ll Own

• Full kitchen leadership: production, service, systems, and standards
• Hiring, training, and developing cooks, prep, and dish teams
• Recipe adherence, portioning, quality control, and daily production management
• Inventory, ordering, waste control, and cost management
• Food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Implementation of seasonal menu updates

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years progressive culinary leadership experience
• Experience in high-volume café, fast casual, or structured kitchen environments
• Strong operational discipline -  you understand systems and follow-through
• Passion for scratch cooking and hospitality-driven food
• Organized, detail-oriented, calm under pressure
• Comfortable leading long shifts in a high-energy setting

Why Join?

• Be part of a brand-new Manhattan opening
• Build your own team from the ground up
• Competitive salary: $85K–$100K
• No late nights!
• Benefits & 401k