Chef de Cuisine

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