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Executive Chef - Destination KP

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Sports Facilities Management, LLC operates Destination KP, a premier sports, recreation, and entertainment venue located in Kings Park, NY. As a managed facility under Sports Facilities Companies, known as the nation's leading entity for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and event facilities, Destination KP offers a highly collaborative and supportive work culture aimed at fostering career growth. The company is nationally recognized as a Top Workplace and is celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit and strong team orientation. Employees at Destination KP benefit from a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and outstanding service. The organization is growing rapidly and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be available on weekends, holidays, nights, and days
  • must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Qualifications

  • 7+ years progressive BOH leadership with 3+ years as Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in an elevated, chef-driven, scratch kitchen preferred
  • demonstrated success overseeing multi-outlet or high-volume operations (restaurant + catering/events
  • QSR/concessions a plus)
  • expert-level culinary fundamentals, menu development, and plating standards for elevated dining
  • strong knowledge of regional/seasonal sourcing
  • proven financial acumen: food/labor cost control, menu engineering, inventory systems, and vendor negotiations
  • effective time management skills
  • prior experience/education in food industry, scratch kitchens (pizza, deli, food hall)

Job Duties

  • Lead menu development, tasting and iteration cycles, and seasonal rotations
  • ensure dishes are costed, scalable, and aligned with guest insights and profitability goals
  • uphold best-in-market quality for flavor, presentation, and consistency across all outlets (restaurant, concessions/QSR, café, catering, special events)
  • establish and enforce recipe standards, portioning guides, prep lists, and expo protocols
  • ensure accurate recipe documentation and training compliance
  • recruit, train, and mentor sous chefs, BOH supervisors, cooks, prep, pastry (if applicable), and utility/dish teams
  • own culinary P&L levers: food cost, labor cost, waste, and controllables
  • meet or exceed targets through disciplined inventory, purchasing, and production planning
  • maintain procurement standards: negotiate with purveyors, source high-quality local/seasonal products, and ensure on-time, in-spec deliveries
  • oversee inventory controls (par levels, cycle counts), invoice accuracy, transfers, and waste tracking
  • drive accurate weekly/monthly closes with finance
  • ensure kitchen equipment is maintained, calibrated, and safe
  • coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs
  • ensure compliance with NYC Health Code and New York State requirements
  • uphold policies to achieve and maintain an "A" grade
  • implement and audit HACCP-based procedures, allergen management, labeling, cooling logs, and sanitation checklists
  • conduct mock inspections and corrective actions
  • enforce OSHA-compliant practices, knife/hood/grease management, and safe chemical handling
  • provide clear shift briefings, prep priorities, and expo leadership
  • communicate proactively across departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
  • report weekly on KPIs, wins, risks, and action plans
  • contribute to annual planning and budgeting
  • perform other related duties as assigned by management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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