Executive Dining Chef

Working as the Executive Dining Corporate Chef for a premier corporate client in Hudson Yards, you will be responsible for ensuring outstanding culinary experiences during client operating hours Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages all kitchen operation ensuring safe and delicious food.
• Creates and executes menus according to established guidelines and client preferences.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of culinary experience, with a proven track record in high-end, fine dining environments (fine dining restaurants, hotels, corporate dining or equivalent preferred).
• Mastery of a wide range of international cuisines and modern culinary techniques.
• Demonstrated excellence in menu design, seasonal sourcing, and elevated presentation standards.
• Strong emphasis on creativity, flavor balance, and consistent execution at a luxury level.

Client-Focused Excellence:

• Experience in providing service and support to a diverse range of high-profile clients, including, C-Suite executives.
• Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to personalize menus and experiences based on guest preferences, dietary needs, and sensitivities.
• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and understanding of confidentiality when serving high-profile guests.

Leadership & Executive Presence:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with C-suite executives, board members, and distinguished guests.
• Confident, composed, and polished presence with the ability to represent the culinary brand at the highest levels.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with executive assistants, protocol teams, and event coordinators.
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet