Top 70 Chef specialty restaurant Jobs in New York, Ny

Head Chef
Hudson Manpower —New York, NY
- $850 - $1,250 a month
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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Personal Chef
Privae —New York, NY
- $25 - $150 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Culinary experience
- No background check
- Entry level
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11d
Chef de Cuisine - Major Food Group - New York
Major Food Group - New York —New York, NY
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Culinary Coordinator
Roland Foods, LLC —New York, NY
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Extended hours
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Office
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Chef De Cuisine
NYU Langone Health —Brooklyn, NY
- $69,071.97 - $86,257.50 a year
- Online Application
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Wellness program
Chef de Cuisine
SkyBridge Luxury & Associates —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Cleaning
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Server
Carne Mare —New York, NY
- $11.35 - $17.00 an hour + tips
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Bartender
Carne Mare —New York, NY
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Chef Sommelier
Jean-Georges —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- English
- Research
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Pastry Chef
Cut by Wolfgang Puck —New York, NY
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Dining Room Manager
Carne Mare —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Server
Golden Steer at One Fifth —New York, NY
- $16.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Sales Executive - Westchester / CT
BROPHY BROS OPERATIONS LLC —Yonkers, NY
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Business development experience
- Driver's License
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3d
Sales Executive - New York City
BROPHY BROS OPERATIONS LLC —Yonkers, NY
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Business development experience
- Driver's License
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3d
Mixology Bartender and Executive Chef
Prestige Luxe Group —Mamaroneck, NY
- $16 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Executive Pastry Chef (high-volume prod.) Up to $150,000
CITARELLA OPERATINGS LLC —Bronx, NY
- $125,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- 3 years
- Recruiting
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Food Operations Manager 3
Sodexo —New York, NY
- $89,250 - $115,500 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Server
World Spa —Brooklyn, NY
- $16.50 an hour
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Entry level
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Dishwasher
World Spa —Brooklyn, NY
- $16.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Customer service
- 1 year
- Restaurant
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Line Cook
Bar Primi - Penn District —New York, NY
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Head Chef

Hudson Manpower
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$850 - $1,250 a month

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Asian cuisine
Establishing vendor partnerships as a food service manager
Food service health code compliance
Specialty dish recipe development
Budget control
Fine dining experience
Team leadership
Operational management
Performance management
Quality control management
Kitchen cost control
HACCP
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Plating
Kitchen staff training
Mentoring
Vendor relationship management
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Meat cookery
Menu costing
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Restaurant cost management
Overseeing training
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

About the Role

The Head Chef - Modern Chinese Cuisine will lead the culinary direction of a high-end, luxury Chinese dining restaurant, responsible for delivering an elevated, contemporary interpretation of traditional Chinese cuisine.

This role demands a chef with deep technical mastery of classic Chinese cooking methods and the vision to translate them into refined, modern fine-dining experiences. The Head Chef will be accountable for menu creation, food quality, consistency, presentation, and overall kitchen excellence, ensuring every dish meets premium dining standards.

The position requires strong leadership within a fast-paced luxury environment, overseeing a multicultural brigade, maintaining strict food safety and operational controls, and driving continuous improvement in culinary execution. The Head Chef will also play a key role in innovation, seasonal menu development, cost control, and supplier management, balancing creativity with commercial performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in high-pressure, high-expectation environments, understands the nuances of premium Chinese cuisine, and consistently delivers memorable dining experiences for a discerning clientele.

Cuisine & Technical Mastery

Extensive experience in Beijing-style and Hong Kong-influenced modern Chinese cuisine
Advanced wok mastery with precise seasoning and high-heat execution
Expertise in dim sum, dumplings, bao, and handmade noodles at fine-dining standards
Execution of roasted specialties such as Beijing duck and lacquered meats
Development of complex, balanced sauces suitable for luxury dining
Strong command of modern Chinese fine-dining plating and presentation

Creativity & Brand Alignment

Ability to reinterpret classic Chinese dishes for modern fine dining
Creation of signature dishes aligned with luxury restaurant positioning
Collaboration with culinary leadership, brand teams, and operations
Strong balance between creativity, consistency, and profitability

Preferred Restaurant Background

Experience in high-end, luxury, or fine-dining Chinese restaurants
Exposure to premium Asian or modern Chinese culinary concepts
Background in restaurants known for refined service, premium ingredients, and elevated guest experiences

Career Highlights (Desired)

Led openings, relaunches, or concept upgrades for luxury dining restaurants
Designed menus combining traditional Chinese foundations with modern techniques
Mastery of high-profile dishes such as Beijing Duck, premium dim sum, satay-style skewers, and XO-inspired seafood
Built and mentored elite culinary brigades
Managed sourcing of specialty and premium Chinese ingredients
Delivered strong results while maintaining luxury standards and commercial discipline

Requirements

Minimum 10-15 years of professional culinary experience in high-end or luxury dining environments, with a strong focus on modern Chinese cuisine
5-7 years in senior kitchen leadership roles such as Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef
Proven background in premium or fine-dining Chinese restaurants, delivering elevated guest experiences
Advanced expertise in traditional Chinese cooking techniques with a modern, contemporary execution style
Exceptional wok mastery, including high-heat control, seasoning balance, and speed of execution
Strong command of dim sum, dumplings, bao, handmade noodles, and roasted specialties
Demonstrated ability in menu development, seasonal innovation, and creation of signature dishes
High-level understanding of luxury plating, presentation, and dish consistency
Experience managing large, multicultural kitchen teams in high-pressure environments
Strong leadership skills with a focus on training, discipline, and performance management
Thorough knowledge of HACCP, food safety standards, and kitchen compliance
Proven ability to manage food costing, inventory, waste control, and supplier relationships
Commercial awareness to balance creativity with profitability
Ability to work closely with senior management and stakeholders to align culinary output with business objectives
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality excellence

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chef specialty restaurant jobs in new york, ny

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Chef de Cuisine - Major Food Group - New York

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Chef De Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Server

Bartender

Chef Sommelier

Pastry Chef

Dining Room Manager

Server

Sales Executive - Westchester / CT

Sales Executive - New York City

Mixology Bartender and Executive Chef

Executive Pastry Chef (high-volume prod.) Up to $150,000

Food Operations Manager 3

Server

Dishwasher

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