Job Description

Confidential Hospitality Company | New York, NY

A premier hospitality company in New York City is seeking an experienced and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operations of a high-volume, upscale dining concept.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance culinary excellence with strong team leadership, operational discipline, and consistency. The Chef de Cuisine will oversee daily kitchen operations while partnering closely with the Executive Chef and leadership team to maintain the highest standards of food quality, execution, and hospitality.

Strong sushi knowledge and hands-on sushi experience are required for this position. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for overseeing sushi production and ensuring proper technique, product handling, quality, consistency, and execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all day-to-day culinary operations, including preparation, production, and service

• Directly oversee sushi preparation, production, and service, ensuring proper technique, quality, consistency, presentation, and execution

• Provide hands-on support with sushi operations as needed during prep and service

• Ensure proper handling, storage, rotation, and preparation of raw fish and other sushi ingredients

• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution

• Provide active, hands-on leadership during both prep and service

• Train, coach, develop, and hold culinary team members accountable to established standards

• Train and develop culinary team members on sushi preparation, handling, and execution standards

• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, workflow, and daily deployment based on business needs

• Ensure recipes, portioning, plating, and preparation standards are consistently followed

• Oversee ordering, inventory, receiving, product rotation, and waste control

• Monitor food and labor costs and support achievement of established financial targets

• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, storage, and workplace safety standards

• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health and applicable food safety requirements

• Partner closely with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience

• Assist with menu development, specials, tastings, and ongoing culinary innovation

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and accountability throughout all kitchen areas

• Oversee opening and closing procedures and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for each service

• Foster a professional, respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented kitchen culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume, upscale, or fine-dining restaurants

• Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or comparable culinary leadership role

• Required hands-on experience with sushi preparation and sushi kitchen operations

• Strong knowledge of sushi techniques, raw fish handling, product quality, storage, sanitation, and service standards
• Ability to confidently oversee, train, and support a sushi team

• Experience managing sushi production in a high-volume restaurant environment strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, sanitation, inventory management, and cost controls

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, develop, and motivate a culinary team

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to remain composed and lead effectively during high-volume service

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence

• Working knowledge of NYC food safety and sanitation requirements

• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred or required based on operational needs

• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to meet the physical demands of a professional kitchen environment

This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality organization and take an active leadership role in developing a strong culinary team while delivering a consistently exceptional dining experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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