Executive Chef

The View, New York City’s only revolving restaurant, bar, and lounge has been led by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group since 2025, following a complete renovation by the Rockwell Group. The space evokes the vibrant nightlife of historic New York, drawing inspiration from classic American supper clubs.  

Located in the heart of the theater district, The View spans two floors, offering both a lively bar and a full-service dining room in constant motion. The experience blends live music, classic American cuisine, and panoramic skyline views with the theatrical energy of the surrounding neighborhood.

Who you are:

The Executive Chef drives operational excellence and ensures a superior guest experience through excellent food and hospitality. The Executive Chef partners with the General Manager and Director of Food and Beverage to set, meet, and exceed the business's goals by ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of the business and the vision and core values of Union Square Hospitality Group. The Executive Chef must possess strong leadership skills, a friendly yet competitive spirit, and a passion for creating delicious food, building high-performing teams, and delivering hospitality to all stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
•  Build and lead a high-performing kitchen team and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day’s specific service periods
•  Lead and coach the Sous Chef team in delivering consistent execution of food and timely flow of service through an effectively expedited service
• Continually enhance, refine, and update our culinary programming to maintain our standing as an industry leader
•  Set the standard for all recipes, products, food preparations, and food execution and hold the team accountable to meeting the restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence and food safety
•  Partner with the General Manager to foster a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication at all times
• Provide coaching and guidance to all team members, ensuring that pathways for growth and development are attainable for all team members
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team in alignment with our goals of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Build trusting relationships with other USHG Leaders to foster communication, collaboration, support, and sharing of best practices for well-informed decision-making
• Act as a partner to Home Office departments, leveraging subject matter expertise to ensure alignment and support rollouts, training, and communication of company-wide initiatives
• Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth

What we need from you:

• At least 8+ years of significant culinary leadership experience in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, inventory, and purchasing experience necessary
• English fluency and Spanish preferred, but not required
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As an Executive Chef, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $150,000 with bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants 
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones 
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake