Chef de Cuisine - British Pub

New York City | Up to $95K Base + Performance Bonuses

PERSONE NYC is partnering with an established, highly regarded NYC restaurant group to find a passionate, hands-on Chef de Cuisine for a distinctive, British-inspired restaurant concept.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef with a genuine connection to British culinary traditions and London's restaurant scene, particularly the ingredient-driven, nose-to-tail cooking philosophy made famous by iconic establishments such as St. JOHN in London.

We're looking for a chef who values honest cooking, exceptional ingredients, seasonality, and thoughtful simplicity. Someone who understands that great food doesn't need to be overly complicated to be memorable.

As Chef de Cuisine, you'll take full ownership of the restaurant's day-to-day kitchen operations, working closely with an experienced Culinary Director who oversees multiple concepts within the group.

You'll have the autonomy to lead your kitchen, develop your team, maintain exceptional culinary standards, and contribute creatively while respecting the restaurant's established identity and philosophy.

This role is ideal for a chef who loves being in the kitchen, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a collaborative, chef-driven environment.

• Lead all daily BOH operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and smooth execution.

• Oversee food preparation, service, kitchen organization, and culinary standards.

• Collaborate with the Culinary Director on menu development, seasonal specials, and culinary direction.

• Champion British culinary traditions, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful, ingredient-focused cooking.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a strong kitchen team.

• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, waste, and labor efficiency.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization.

• Build a positive, professional, and supportive kitchen culture.

• Take genuine ownership of the kitchen while contributing to the broader restaurant group's success.

Prior British culinary experience is essential for this position.

Our ideal candidate brings:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Head Chef, or strong Executive Sous Chef in a respected, chef-driven restaurant.

• Professional experience with British cuisine, ideally including time spent cooking in London's restaurant scene.

• A strong appreciation for the culinary philosophy of restaurants such as St. JOHN: nose-to-tail cooking, seasonality, simplicity, and respect for ingredients.

• Excellent foundational cooking skills and a passion for authentic, thoughtful cuisine.

• Strong kitchen leadership, team development, and operational management skills.

• Experience managing food and labor costs while maintaining culinary excellence.

• A hands-on, collaborative leadership style and a genuine love for hospitality.

We're particularly interested in chefs who have worked in London or in restaurants strongly influenced by modern British cooking.

• Base Salary: Up to $95,000 annually.

• Exceptional Candidates: Potential flexibility up to $100,000 for an extraordinary fit.

• Food Cost Bonus: Potential $5,000 performance bonus tied to food cost targets.

• Labor Cost Bonus: Additional potential $5,000 bonus tied to achieving a 14% BOH variable labor target.

• Schedule: Approximately 50 hours per week.

• Days Off: Two guaranteed consecutive days off each week.

• Environment: Established, quality-driven restaurant group with experienced culinary leadership.

This isn't a corporate kitchen or a role focused solely on numbers. It's an opportunity to lead a distinctive restaurant with a strong culinary identity, work alongside an experienced Culinary Director, and bring your knowledge of British cooking to a passionate NYC dining audience.

If you've spent time cooking in London, love the philosophy behind St. JOHN, and are ready to take ownership of your own kitchen in New York City, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly through this job posting or email your resume to:
[email protected].

All applications and conversations will be handled with complete discretion.

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