Executive Chef

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Heritage Restaurant & Pizza Bar - Now Hiring: Executive Chef

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Executive Chef Opportunity at Heritage 8 West 40th street. Executive Chef – New York City We are seeking an experienced, driven, and creative Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a high-volume New York City restaurant. This is an opportunity for a strong kitchen leader to take ownership of menu development, kitchen culture, food quality, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Responsibilities Lead all back-of-house culinary operations Manage and mentor kitchen staff Oversee food quality, consistency, and presentation Control food and labor costs while maintaining high standards Create seasonal menus and specials Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships Ensure sanitation, safety, and NYC health compliance Work closely with ownership and front-of-house management to drive profitability and guest satisfaction Qualifications 5+ years experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant Strong leadership and team-building skills Proven ability to manage food and labor budgets Experience with inventory systems and kitchen operations Creative approach to menu design and execution Ability to thrive under pressure in a busy NYC restaurant environment Culinary degree preferred but not required Compensation Competitive salary: $100,000 – $130,000 based on experience Performance bonus potential Paid vacation Health benefits Opportunity for long-term growth with an established restaurant group About the Role We are looking for a hands-on leader who can inspire a team, maintain exceptional standards, and help elevate the restaurant to the next level. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, operationally strong, and committed to delivering a top-tier guest experience.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. : The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to: Regularly stand for prolonged periods of time; Regularly communicate in a positive and effective way with other team members in a fast-paced environment.  It is necessary to process as many as 70 transactions an hour. Maintain a positive, friendly attitude no matter the emotional state of our guests. Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds This job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and areas of responsibility of the job of Executive Chef. It is not intended to be exhaustive, and you are advised that the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.

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