Cafe Head Chef

Cafe Head Chef

New Opening | NYC
Salary: $85K–$100K

Our client is opening a high-volume, from-scratch café in NYC and are looking for a strong Head Kitchen Manager to build and lead the kitchen from day one.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll run the full BOH operation, hire and develop your team (up to 25), and set the tone for execution, culture, and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

If you love structure, systems, scratch cooking, and building strong teams - this is your opening.

What You’ll Own

Full kitchen leadership: production, service, systems, and standardsHiring, training, and developing cooks, prep, and dish teamsRecipe adherence, portioning, quality control, and daily production managementInventory, ordering, waste control, and cost managementFood safety, sanitation, and regulatory complianceImplementation of seasonal menu updates

What We’re Looking For

3–5+ years progressive culinary leadership experienceExperience in high-volume café, fast casual, or structured kitchen environmentsStrong operational discipline -  you understand systems and follow-throughPassion for scratch cooking and hospitality-driven foodOrganized, detail-oriented, calm under pressureComfortable leading long shifts in a high-energy setting

Why Join?

Be part of a brand-new Manhattan openingBuild your own team from the ground upCompetitive salary: $85K–$100KNo late nights!Benefits & 401k