Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Chef de Cuisine – New Historic Hotel Opening (Pine Hill, NY)
Foster Supply Hospitality—a James Beard Award-nominated restaurant group (Outstanding Restaurateurs Semi-Finalist 2023, Outstanding Restaurant Semi-Finalist 2024)—is seeking a hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team for a brand-new boutique hotel opening in a historic Pine Hill property in mid-November 2026.
You will be joining theFoster Supply Hospitality family (alongside sister properties like The DeBruce, Kenoza Hall, The Arnold, and Hemlock Neversink), this venue marries historic Catskills hospitality with a vibrant, high-volume dining experience. The concept features a German-influenced menu built around local provenance—spanning dishes like Chicken & Pork Schnitzels, Kasespatzle, and Oversized Pretzels to Esopus Trout Dip and Snowdance Farm Chicken Wings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Kitchen Leadership: Provide hands-on culinary leadership, overseeing food preparation, line execution, and consistent presentation.
- Team Building: Recruit, hire, schedule, train, and mentor a back-of-house team focused on quality and performance.
- Financial Management: Manage product ordering, inventory, and labor schedules to hit food and labor cost targets while reviewing P&Ls with leadership.
- Operations & Safety: Maintain exceptional cleanliness, adhere to safety protocols, and coordinate maintenance needs with facilities teams.
- Collaboration: Partner with front-of-house, events, and marketing teams to execute regular service and special events.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience leading back-of-house operations in an elevated, high-volume environment.
- A proven track record in teaching and building kitchen teams.
- Strong organizational skills for invoice management, scheduling, and P&L oversight.
- Ability to work on your feet for long periods, navigate stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Position Details & Compensation:
- Salary: $70,000 – $105,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, HSA, and Roth IRA are available to salary employees
- Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance bonus.
- Hours: Full-time (Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays required).
- Start Date: Mid-November 2026.
- Location: Pine Hill, NY.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $105,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses
Required Skills
Culinary Expertise
Mentorship
Staff Recruitment
Training and Development
Performance Management
Cost Control
Inventory Management
Safety Compliance
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Full Service Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Resort / Lodge
Part of Foster Supply Hospitality
Foster Supply Hospitality is expanding into Ulster County for the first time with the addition of The Belleayre Lodge and the historic Pine Hill Arms restaurant in Pine Hill, New York. Opening in Fall 2026, The Belleayre Lodge will welcome guests for a new chapter of mountain hospitality, thoughtfully honoring more than 75 years of Catskills history while serving as a year-round basecamp for adventure, relaxation, and connection.
