Event Chef - Times Square EDITION

JF Restaurants is a prominent New York City-based hospitality group led by Michelin-starred Chef and Restaurateur John Fraser. Known for its commitment to culinary excellence and innovative dining experiences, this group encompasses a variety of upscale dining establishments and venues. JF Restaurants prides itself on offering guests creative menus crafted from the finest ingredients combined with exceptional service, making it a leader in the competitive NYC restaurant scene. This group’s commitment to quality extends from à la carte dining to large-scale catered events and banquets, delivering memorable experiences at every occasion. Their dedication to operational excellence, team development, and guest satisfaction defines their brand and drives their continued growth in the hospitality industry.

The Event Chef role at JF Restaurants, based at the Times Square Edition, is a hybrid leadership position that uniquely blends the demands of overseeing both event and banquet kitchens along with à la carte restaurant operations. This role requires a dynamic culinary leader capable of managing large-scale catered events while simultaneously maintaining the high standards required for daily restaurant service. The successful candidate will be instrumental in executing exceptional culinary experiences across all service formats by standardizing recipes, leading menu development, and driving consistency in food quality and presentation.

As an Event Chef, you will be responsible for managing food and labor costs effectively while working closely with vendors and BOH team members to optimize operations. Leadership is a key component of this position, which involves recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff across multiple outlets to ensure smooth execution of service and events. You will also work collaboratively with FOH managers and reservations teams to align menus with service flow, participate in banquet event order (BEO) meetings, and serve as the essential link between event production and daily restaurant operations.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Event Chef must ensure strict compliance with Department of Health (DOH) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards, maintaining sanitation, organization, and safety protocols in all kitchen areas. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to step in wherever needed across catering, restaurant service, room service, commissary, and special events. This role demands not only culinary expertise but also strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively within a high-energy, collaborative team environment.

JF Restaurants offers this position as a full-time role with a competitive salary range from $80,000 to $100,000 USD based on experience. The company provides comprehensive health benefits, commuter benefits, a 401K plan, and ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Joining JF Restaurants means becoming part of an energetic and innovative hospitality group that values culinary creativity, operational excellence, and team success. If you have a passion for culinary leadership and are ready to take on a role that challenges you to excel in both events and daily restaurant operations, this is an exceptional career opportunity to consider.