Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $78,900.00 - $108,700.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Performance bonus
Employee wellness programs
Professional Development
Job Description
A leading foodservice organization is seeking a Senior Executive Chef for a prestigious financial institution located in Manhattan, NY. The company is a large financial institution with a well-established presence across the New York market, known for its sophisticated operating environment and commitment to internal leadership development. This role presents a unique opportunity for an experienced culinary leader to join a stable, world-class organization renowned for its extensive portfolio and dedication to excellence. The financial institution’s foodservice operations involve managing a high-volume dining program, requiring a strategic culinary approach that balances innovation with operational efficiency. The compensation for this position ranges from $140,000 to $150,000 annually, complemented by a bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and additional perks.
As Senior Executive Chef, you will play a crucial role in driving culinary strategy, fostering a culture of high performance within the culinary team, and ensuring an exceptional guest dining experience. This is a leadership position demanding extensive experience in managing multi-unit operations and catering within complex foodservice environments. You will be responsible for mentoring a diverse culinary and operational workforce, promoting empowerment, clear communication, and recognition within the team. Ensuring the finest execution of contemporary culinary techniques while developing strong local partnerships is essential to maintaining the premium standards expected in a high-volume, sophisticated setting. Moreover, this role serves as the primary liaison for client relationships, aggregating site needs to align operational goals with business outcomes effectively. Financial oversight is a significant component of the position, involving budget forecasting, resource optimization, and margin improvement across food, safety, and labor categories. Compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations remains paramount to guarantee a secure and standardized environment. This career opportunity is ideal for a seasoned culinary professional eager to lead a dynamic team in a respected financial institution, combining culinary innovation with operational excellence.
As Senior Executive Chef, you will play a crucial role in driving culinary strategy, fostering a culture of high performance within the culinary team, and ensuring an exceptional guest dining experience. This is a leadership position demanding extensive experience in managing multi-unit operations and catering within complex foodservice environments. You will be responsible for mentoring a diverse culinary and operational workforce, promoting empowerment, clear communication, and recognition within the team. Ensuring the finest execution of contemporary culinary techniques while developing strong local partnerships is essential to maintaining the premium standards expected in a high-volume, sophisticated setting. Moreover, this role serves as the primary liaison for client relationships, aggregating site needs to align operational goals with business outcomes effectively. Financial oversight is a significant component of the position, involving budget forecasting, resource optimization, and margin improvement across food, safety, and labor categories. Compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations remains paramount to guarantee a secure and standardized environment. This career opportunity is ideal for a seasoned culinary professional eager to lead a dynamic team in a respected financial institution, combining culinary innovation with operational excellence.
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years of culinary experience
- At least 5 years in management roles
- Proven executive chef experience in high-volume operations
- Contract foodservice experience
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to manage budgets and financial forecasting
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Job Qualifications
- Seasoned culinary professional with 10 years of experience and 5+ years of management
- Executive chef experience in high-volume operations ($8M+)
- Contract foodservice experience required
- corporate businesses, higher education/university dining, or sports/athletic venues experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with authentic global cuisines
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Multi-unit oversight and catering experience
Job Duties
- Lead and mentor a diverse culinary and operational team, fostering a high-performance culture through empowerment, clear communication, and consistent recognition of achievements
- Drive culinary excellence by maintaining precise execution of on-trend techniques while cultivating unique local partnerships to ensure a premium guest experience
- Manage client relationships as a primary liaison, aggregating site needs and maintaining rapport to ensure mutually beneficial business outcomes and operational alignment
- Oversee financial performance by forecasting budgets, optimizing resource utilization, and driving margin improvements across food, safety, and labor categories
- Enforce rigorous compliance with all health, safety (Aramark SAFE), and labor regulations to guarantee a secure and standard-aligned environment
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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