Executive Chef
20 days ago
New York
About Cipriani Cipriani is a global leader in luxury hospitality, renowned for timeless elegance, exceptional cuisine, and impeccable service. From iconic restaurants to private members clubs and event spaces, our culinary program reflects a legacy of simplicity, quality, and consistency. We are seeking an Executive Chef who will uphold these standards while bringing leadership, creativity, and operational excellence to our kitchen. Position Purpose The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall leadership and success of the kitchen. This role oversees culinary operations, menu development, financial performance, and team leadership, ensuring every dish reflects Cipriani’s standards of excellence, consistency, and presentation. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong presence in daily operations, a commitment to quality, and the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing culinary team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Culinary Leadership • Design and develop menus in alignment with Cipriani culinary standards, • Ensure consistency, freshness, quality, and presentation of all dishes, • Lead seasonal menu updates and specialty offerings, • Direct daily kitchen workflow and coordinate cooks’ tasks, • Ensure smooth, timely execution of service across all meal periods, • Oversee food production for restaurant service, private events, and special functions, • Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards, • Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations, • Manage kitchen budgets, food cost, and labor cost targets, • Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and waste management, • Monitor cost efficiency while maintaining product quality, • Hire, train, and mentor culinary team members, • Set and maintain high performance and professionalism standards, • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, • Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences, • Address and resolve guest feedback related to food quality in a professional manner KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Experience & Education • 5+ years of experience in a senior culinary leadership role, • Formal culinary training preferred, • Expertise in BOH systems, ordering, and inventory management, • Strong understanding of food cost control and kitchen financial performance, • Strong leadership and team development abilities, • Excellent communication and organizational skills, • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Detail-oriented with a passion for quality and consistency PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION: • Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods, particularly during client meetings, presentations, and networking events., • Lift and carry promotional materials, sales collateral, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, as needed for presentations and demonstrations., • Visual acuity and depth perception to read and interpret documents, analyze data, and navigate sales materials effectively., • Ability to adapt to various work environments, including office settings, client sites, and remote locations, while maintaining focus and productivity., • Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate client schedules and business demands. INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Cipriani is an equal opportunity employer.