Top 661 Culinary lead Jobs in Brooklyn, Ny

Executive Chef
Naxos Brooklyn —Brooklyn, NY
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
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12d
Sous Chef
Leonard's Palazzo —Great Neck, NY
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Tony's Tacos —Garden City, NY
- $68,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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2d
Pastry Culinary Supervisor
French Workshop —Nassau County, NY
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
The Garden City Hotel —Garden City, NY
- $73,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Director, Culinary Development - Lifestyle
Hyatt Lifestyle Group New York Hub —New York, NY
- $180,500 - $199,500 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Hotel
- Presentation skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead First Cook
Brooklyn Friends School —Brooklyn, NY
- $27.50 - $29.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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3d
Senior Culinary Operations Manager
CookUnity —Brooklyn, NY
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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First Cook
NYU Langone Health —New York, NY
- $31.87 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Wellness program
MOTEK NEW YORK – Now Hiring Culinary Management
Motek New York —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Olio e Più - East Village —New York, NY
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
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11d
Executive Sous Chef - Soho House New York
Soho House & Co. —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Head of Bars - New York
Soho House & Co. —New York, NY
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Supervisor
The French Workshop —Bayside, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospitality
- Casual dining restaurant
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef
Oak and Vine —Glen Cove, NY
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
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Executive Chef
Metz Culinary Management —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Cooking
- University
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2d
Event Chef- Events and Banquets (High Pay + Flexible Shifts)
At Your Service Staffing —New York, NY
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Team management
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Culinary R&D Chef / Culinary Innovation Lead
Rajbhog Foods —Jersey City, NJ
- $95,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Sous Chef, Lincoln Ristorante
Delaware North —New York, NY
- $88,200 - $111,200 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
General Manager - Restaurant
Tony's Tacos —Garden City, NY
- $60,948.75 - $85,000.00 a year
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Executive Chef

Naxos Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $110,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid time off
Food provided

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Menu design
Line cook experience
Teamwork
Operations management
Recipe development
Team leadership
Labor cost analysis
Team development
Kitchen cost control
Continuous improvement
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Hospitality industry experience
Industry trends
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Menu costing
Restaurant cost management
Restaurant supply ordering

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000–$110,000 (Based on Experience) + Performance-Based Bonus
Application Deadline: July 30, 2026

About Naxos

Naxos is an upscale Mediterranean and Spanish fusion restaurant located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Our concept combines the bold flavors of the Mediterranean with modern Spanish influences, delivering an elevated dining experience through exceptional cuisine, warm hospitality, and sophisticated ambiance.

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary program. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative chef to build a talented kitchen team, develop a distinctive menu, and help define the culinary identity of one of Brooklyn's premier dining destinations.

Position Summary

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, creativity, and execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive fine dining experience, exceptional operational skills, and a passion for Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all daily kitchen operations while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Design and execute seasonal Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired menus that reflect the Naxos brand.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
Maintain consistency in food preparation, presentation, and guest experience.
Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food costing, and vendor relationships.
Monitor labor and food costs while maximizing operational efficiency.
Implement and maintain standardized recipes, preparation procedures, and quality controls.
Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development, special events, catering opportunities, and promotional initiatives.
Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in an upscale, high-volume restaurant.
Strong expertise in Mediterranean, Spanish, or Latin-inspired cuisine.
Proven success in menu development, recipe standardization, and cost management.
Experience managing kitchen teams of 10 or more employees.
Strong understanding of food costing, purchasing, inventory control, and labor management.
Knowledge of current culinary techniques, presentation standards, and industry trends.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment while maintaining exceptional standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with catering, banquet, or private dining operations.
Familiarity with hospitality management systems and kitchen inventory software.
Demonstrated success opening new restaurant concepts or leading culinary program development.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.
Performance-based bonus structure tied to food cost management, guest satisfaction, and overall restaurant performance.
Creative freedom to develop and evolve the culinary program.
Opportunity to shape the vision of a growing, high-profile restaurant.
Supportive ownership committed to quality ingredients, operational excellence, and long-term success.
Potential opportunities for future profit sharing or equity based on performance and tenure.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit:

Resume
Portfolio of previous menus or culinary work (preferred)
Brief cover letter describing your culinary philosophy and vision for Naxos

Email: [email protected]

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and a practical cooking evaluation.

If you are an experienced culinary leader with a passion for innovation, excellence, and hospitality, we invite you to join Naxos and help create one of Brooklyn's most exciting dining experiences.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Food provided
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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culinary lead jobs in brooklyn, ny

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