Top 184 Head chef Jobs in New York State

Head Chef
Hudson Manpower —New York, NY
- $850 - $1,250 a month
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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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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Head of Culinary Operations - New York
Soho House & Co. —New York, NY
- $175,000 - $200,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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DREAM Program Chef
Brigaid —Bronx, NY
- $110,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Corporate Chef
Roland Foods, LLC —New York, NY
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
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Maple & Ash NY - Executive Chef
MAPLE & ASH NY LLC —New York, NY
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Cooking
- Mid-level
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Cafe Head Chef - Tatte Gramercy
Tatte Bakery & Café —New York, NY
- $82,000 - $108,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Head Chef- Mediterranean
AJo LLC —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- In-person
- Paid time off
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Corporate Executive Chef
Palmer Food Service —Rochester, NY
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Head Chef
Oyamel NYC —New York, NY
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Google Workspace
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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9d
Sous Chef - Corporate Dining
Kiss Products —Port Washington, NY
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- 8 years
- Senior level
EXECUTIVE CHEF - TRAVEL
CCL Hospitality Group —Albany, NY
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Head Chef
The Arch Restaurant —Brewster, NY
- $78,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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6d
Head Chef/Manager
Tomato Tomahto —Margaretville, NY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Mentoring
- Paid time off
- Food provided
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Line Chef
Batavia Downs Gaming —Batavia, NY
- $36,050 - $63,860 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef/Line Cook
East Izakaya —Victor, NY
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Culinary experience
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager / Head Chef
Finger Lakes Recruiting —Ithaca, NY
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef - Tatte Garden City
Tatte Bakery & Café —Garden City, NY
- $67,000 - $81,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Line Cook
Mirbeau —Albany, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Sous Chef - NEW OPENING - Japanese Fine Dining
One Bryant Park NYC —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental 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
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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