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Mama Mezze hiring Executive Chef in New York, NY

Executive Chef

Mama MezzeMore Info

New York, NY
Full Time • Salary ($110k - $130k)
Expires: Dec 10, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

4 years


Job Details

Our Eastern Mediterranean restaurant is seeking an Executive Chef!

BEST IN INDUSTRY COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Quality of life: Consistent schedules with consecutive days off

  • Additional quarterly bonus opportunity equal to 10% of salary

  • Bonuses paid every quarter

  • Gold insurance plan with 75%  company contribution for individual plans and 50% for family plans

  • 401k with company match up to 6%

  • Paid time off

  • Paid parental leave

  • Discounted gym membership

  • Quarterly dining stipends

  • Commuter benefits, flexible spending and dependent care accounts

FAST PROMOTION TRACK:

  • We support long-term tenure through consistent feedback and mentoring, and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement. 

HIGH LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • We seek leaders that want the responsibility of driving our businesses forward while taking ownership of their work. This position will be responsible for all aspects of managing and leading all kitchen personnel, ordering, food and labor cost management, creating relationships with vendors and local farmers, collaborating on menu creation and daily specials, and expediting.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to lift 30+ pounds
  • Servsafe Certification

    HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD:

    • We believe the best ideas can come from within and empower our entire team to shape our company’s direction.

    Mama Mezze is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.


    Compensation Details

    Compensation: Salary ($110,000.00 - $130,000.00)

    Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program


    Required Skills

    Menu Development

    Leadership

    Expediting

    Cost Control

    Team Management

    Responsibility

    Culinary Expertise

    Ownership

    Relationship Building

    Cost Management

    Customer Service

    Creativity in Culinary Arts

    BOH Team Leadership

    Creativity in Menu Development

    Vendor Relationship Management

    Negotiation With Vendors

    Restaurant Management

    Communication Skills

    Scheduling

    Collaboration

    Financial Acumen

    Payroll

    Communication

    Problem Solving

    Time Management

    Strategic Planning

    Mentoring

    Adaptability

    Creativity

    Customer Service Orientation

    Strategic Thinking

    Work Ethic

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    Mediterranean, Comfort Food

    Upscale Casual

    Part of La Pecora Bianca

    Mama Mezze is a casual, all-day Eastern Mediterranean restaurant serving the comfort food from our mothers' kitchens across the region. The menu features a large selection of classic spreads and small plates, meat and fish skewers, 'street food' sandwiches, and large format dishes such whole Moroccan fish and chicken tagine, all coming from the wood-fired grill and oven.