Location: New York, NY
Salary: $110K-$130K base + bonus
Benefits: M/D/V, PTO
New Modern grill concept seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-profile opening with a focus on seafood and classical technique.
Qualifications:

• Proven success as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in notable upscale or fine-dining restaurants.
• Strong seafood experience, including raw bar, oysters, crudo, and whole-fish execution.
• Opening experience preferred, with ability to build systems, training, prep structure, and standards.
• Only local NYC candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-opening kitchen efforts, including systems development, prep organization, training, and service standards.
• Build and maintain a disciplined kitchen culture focused on consistency, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Execute a product-driven grill and seafood program with strong classical French-Italian foundations.
• Oversee culinary operations across dining room, bar food, private events, and hotel room service support.