Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Confidential Hospitality Company | New York, NY

A premier hospitality company in New York City is seeking an experienced and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operations of a high-volume, upscale dining concept.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance culinary excellence with strong team leadership, operational discipline, and consistency. The Chef de Cuisine will oversee daily kitchen operations while partnering closely with the Executive Chef and leadership team to maintain the highest standards of food quality, execution, and hospitality.

Strong sushi knowledge and hands-on sushi experience are required for this position. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for overseeing sushi production and ensuring proper technique, product handling, quality, consistency, and execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all day-to-day culinary operations, including preparation, production, and service

Directly oversee sushi preparation, production, and service, ensuring proper technique, quality, consistency, presentation, and execution

Provide hands-on support with sushi operations as needed during prep and service

Ensure proper handling, storage, rotation, and preparation of raw fish and other sushi ingredients

Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution

Provide active, hands-on leadership during both prep and service

Train, coach, develop, and hold culinary team members accountable to established standards

Train and develop culinary team members on sushi preparation, handling, and execution standards

Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, workflow, and daily deployment based on business needs

Ensure recipes, portioning, plating, and preparation standards are consistently followed

Oversee ordering, inventory, receiving, product rotation, and waste control

Monitor food and labor costs and support achievement of established financial targets

Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, storage, and workplace safety standards

Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health and applicable food safety requirements

Partner closely with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience

Assist with menu development, specials, tastings, and ongoing culinary innovation

Maintain organization, cleanliness, and accountability throughout all kitchen areas

Oversee opening and closing procedures and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for each service

Foster a professional, respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented kitchen culture

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume, upscale, or fine-dining restaurants

Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or comparable culinary leadership role

Required hands-on experience with sushi preparation and sushi kitchen operations

Strong knowledge of sushi techniques, raw fish handling, product quality, storage, sanitation, and service standards

Ability to confidently oversee, train, and support a sushi team

Experience managing sushi production in a high-volume restaurant environment strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, sanitation, inventory management, and cost controls

Demonstrated ability to lead, train, develop, and motivate a culinary team

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to remain composed and lead effectively during high-volume service

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence

Working knowledge of NYC food safety and sanitation requirements

NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred or required based on operational needs

Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to meet the physical demands of a professional kitchen environment

This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality organization and take an active leadership role in developing a strong culinary team while delivering a consistently exceptional dining experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.