Executive Chef - CDC In New York City
PERSONE NYC · New York metropolitan area, PA
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Job Description
NYC CULINARY LEADERS — YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY COULD BE HERE
PERSONE NYC is currently recruiting for an exciting lineup of culinary leadership opportunities across New York City.
https://www.personenyc.com/job-openings
email us at: hiring@personenyc.com
From acclaimed chef-driven restaurants and iconic neighborhood institutions to boutique hotels, high-volume restaurant groups, growing concepts and independent operators, we are partnering with hospitality companies looking for their
next generation of culinary leaders.
Whether you’re an experienced Executive Chef ready for a new challenge, a CDC looking to take the next step, or a strong Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager ready to grow into larger leadership, we want to hear from you.
ABOUT PERSONE NYC
Founded in New York City in 2016, PERSONE NYC is a boutique hospitality recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented hospitality professionals with some of the city’s most exciting restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups and independently owned concepts.
We specialize exclusively in hospitality and understand that finding the right opportunity is about much more than a title or salary.
Culture. Ownership. Leadership. Schedule. Growth. Creativity. Stability. Benefits. Quality of life.
These things matter.
Our goal is to understand what you’re looking for, introduce you to opportunities that genuinely make sense for your background and career goals, and support you throughout the interview process.
If you’re not actively looking but curious about the market, we’re always happy to start a conversation.
CURRENT CULINARY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
ASSISTANT CULINARY DIRECTOR / SENIOR CHEF DE CUISINE
Multi-Outlet Restaurants Inside a Hotel Midtown Manhattan
$110K–$125K
A strong opportunity for an experienced culinary leader ready to oversee multiple outlets, develop teams and take on broader operational responsibility within a dynamic hotel environment.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Established & Iconic Farm-to-Table Neighborhood Bistro West Village
$120K–$140K + Bonus
Take the culinary lead of a beloved, established NYC restaurant with a strong identity, loyal following and ingredient-driven approach to seasonal cooking.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Modern Upscale Fine-Dining Kosher Restaurant Brooklyn
$125K–$140K
An ambitious chef-driven restaurant looking for a talented Executive Chef with the creativity and leadership to continue elevating the culinary program. Previous kosher experience is
not required.
REGIONAL NYC CHEF
Hip Farm-to-Table Restaurant Group Manhattan
$95K–$100K
An exciting multi-unit leadership opportunity for a chef who loves developing people, maintaining standards and working across several busy NYC kitchens.
HEAD CHEF
Hip Café & Bakery Gowanus, Brooklyn
$75K–$80K + Bonus + Commission + Equity Opportunity
A unique entrepreneurial opportunity within a growing independent Brooklyn concept. Ideal for someone who loves café culture, food, baking, catering and building something alongside passionate ownership — with the potential for a meaningful long-term partnership.
CHEF DE CUISINE
Modern, High-Volume Italian Restaurant Midtown Manhattan
$105K–$120K
A leadership role within a busy, polished Italian restaurant for a chef who understands volume without sacrificing quality, consistency or team culture.
CHEF DE CUISINE
Acclaimed Middle Eastern Restaurant Chelsea
$95K–$110K
Join one of NYC’s recognized Middle Eastern restaurants, named among the
New York Times Top 100 Restaurants and connected to James Beard recognition. A fantastic opportunity for a chef passionate about bold flavors, live-fire cooking, seasonality and high-volume execution.
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Busy Large-Scale Seafood Market & Restaurant Chelsea
$92K–$97K
A high-energy leadership position within a unique, large-volume seafood operation. Excellent opportunity for an organized chef who thrives in a fast-moving environment.
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Hip Mexican Restaurant Downtown Manhattan
$85K–$90K
A hands-on leadership opportunity within a vibrant, high-energy restaurant environment with a strong culinary identity and busy service.
KITCHEN MANAGER
Successful & Growing Healthy QSR Concept Chelsea / FiDi
$85K–$95K
Join a growing NYC concept with expansion ahead. Great fit for an operationally strong kitchen leader who understands systems, consistency, people development and high-volume execution.
KITCHEN MANAGER
Italian-American Concept with Pizza Midtown Manhattan
$75K–$80K
A hands-on kitchen leadership role within a busy Italian-American concept, ideal for someone comfortable managing teams, production, quality and day-to-day kitchen operations.
SOUS CHEF
Hip Spanish Restaurant Group Midtown West
$65K–$80K
A great next step for a passionate Sous Chef looking to grow within a dynamic restaurant group and develop alongside experienced culinary leadership.
SOUS CHEF
Busy, Established Farm-to-Table Restaurant Group Chelsea
$75K–$85K
Join a respected NYC restaurant group known for seasonal cooking, strong neighborhood restaurants and consistently busy operations.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Across these searches, our clients are looking for more than talented cooks.
They want leaders — chefs who can inspire a team, build a positive kitchen culture, maintain standards, control food and labor costs, develop talent, communicate effectively with FOH and ownership, and still genuinely love being in the kitchen.
Every opportunity is different, and we’re happy to help identify which one may be the strongest fit for you.
INTERESTED?
Apply directly through this posting or send your résumé to:
hiring@personenyc.com
Please feel free to include a few lines about what you’re looking for next, your preferred salary range and the type of restaurant or culinary environment that excites you.
Not actively looking? We still welcome confidential introductions from talented hospitality professionals interested in learning more about the NYC market.
PERSONE NYC
Boutique Hospitality Recruitment New York City
Connecting great hospitality people with great hospitality companies since 2016.
Our reputation has been built through long-term relationships with both candidates and clients. If you’re new to PERSONE, we invite you to look us up and read our
5-star reviews from hospitality professionals who have worked with our team.
Your next great kitchen might be closer than you think.
All candidate conversations and applications are handled confidentially.
https://www.personenyc.com/job-openings
PERSONE NYC is currently recruiting for an exciting lineup of culinary leadership opportunities across New York City.
https://www.personenyc.com/job-openings
email us at: hiring@personenyc.com
From acclaimed chef-driven restaurants and iconic neighborhood institutions to boutique hotels, high-volume restaurant groups, growing concepts and independent operators, we are partnering with hospitality companies looking for their
next generation of culinary leaders.
Whether you’re an experienced Executive Chef ready for a new challenge, a CDC looking to take the next step, or a strong Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager ready to grow into larger leadership, we want to hear from you.
ABOUT PERSONE NYC
Founded in New York City in 2016, PERSONE NYC is a boutique hospitality recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented hospitality professionals with some of the city’s most exciting restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups and independently owned concepts.
We specialize exclusively in hospitality and understand that finding the right opportunity is about much more than a title or salary.
Culture. Ownership. Leadership. Schedule. Growth. Creativity. Stability. Benefits. Quality of life.
These things matter.
Our goal is to understand what you’re looking for, introduce you to opportunities that genuinely make sense for your background and career goals, and support you throughout the interview process.
If you’re not actively looking but curious about the market, we’re always happy to start a conversation.
CURRENT CULINARY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
ASSISTANT CULINARY DIRECTOR / SENIOR CHEF DE CUISINE
Multi-Outlet Restaurants Inside a Hotel Midtown Manhattan
$110K–$125K
A strong opportunity for an experienced culinary leader ready to oversee multiple outlets, develop teams and take on broader operational responsibility within a dynamic hotel environment.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Established & Iconic Farm-to-Table Neighborhood Bistro West Village
$120K–$140K + Bonus
Take the culinary lead of a beloved, established NYC restaurant with a strong identity, loyal following and ingredient-driven approach to seasonal cooking.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Modern Upscale Fine-Dining Kosher Restaurant Brooklyn
$125K–$140K
An ambitious chef-driven restaurant looking for a talented Executive Chef with the creativity and leadership to continue elevating the culinary program. Previous kosher experience is
not required.
REGIONAL NYC CHEF
Hip Farm-to-Table Restaurant Group Manhattan
$95K–$100K
An exciting multi-unit leadership opportunity for a chef who loves developing people, maintaining standards and working across several busy NYC kitchens.
HEAD CHEF
Hip Café & Bakery Gowanus, Brooklyn
$75K–$80K + Bonus + Commission + Equity Opportunity
A unique entrepreneurial opportunity within a growing independent Brooklyn concept. Ideal for someone who loves café culture, food, baking, catering and building something alongside passionate ownership — with the potential for a meaningful long-term partnership.
CHEF DE CUISINE
Modern, High-Volume Italian Restaurant Midtown Manhattan
$105K–$120K
A leadership role within a busy, polished Italian restaurant for a chef who understands volume without sacrificing quality, consistency or team culture.
CHEF DE CUISINE
Acclaimed Middle Eastern Restaurant Chelsea
$95K–$110K
Join one of NYC’s recognized Middle Eastern restaurants, named among the
New York Times Top 100 Restaurants and connected to James Beard recognition. A fantastic opportunity for a chef passionate about bold flavors, live-fire cooking, seasonality and high-volume execution.
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Busy Large-Scale Seafood Market & Restaurant Chelsea
$92K–$97K
A high-energy leadership position within a unique, large-volume seafood operation. Excellent opportunity for an organized chef who thrives in a fast-moving environment.
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Hip Mexican Restaurant Downtown Manhattan
$85K–$90K
A hands-on leadership opportunity within a vibrant, high-energy restaurant environment with a strong culinary identity and busy service.
KITCHEN MANAGER
Successful & Growing Healthy QSR Concept Chelsea / FiDi
$85K–$95K
Join a growing NYC concept with expansion ahead. Great fit for an operationally strong kitchen leader who understands systems, consistency, people development and high-volume execution.
KITCHEN MANAGER
Italian-American Concept with Pizza Midtown Manhattan
$75K–$80K
A hands-on kitchen leadership role within a busy Italian-American concept, ideal for someone comfortable managing teams, production, quality and day-to-day kitchen operations.
SOUS CHEF
Hip Spanish Restaurant Group Midtown West
$65K–$80K
A great next step for a passionate Sous Chef looking to grow within a dynamic restaurant group and develop alongside experienced culinary leadership.
SOUS CHEF
Busy, Established Farm-to-Table Restaurant Group Chelsea
$75K–$85K
Join a respected NYC restaurant group known for seasonal cooking, strong neighborhood restaurants and consistently busy operations.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Across these searches, our clients are looking for more than talented cooks.
They want leaders — chefs who can inspire a team, build a positive kitchen culture, maintain standards, control food and labor costs, develop talent, communicate effectively with FOH and ownership, and still genuinely love being in the kitchen.
Every opportunity is different, and we’re happy to help identify which one may be the strongest fit for you.
INTERESTED?
Apply directly through this posting or send your résumé to:
hiring@personenyc.com
Please feel free to include a few lines about what you’re looking for next, your preferred salary range and the type of restaurant or culinary environment that excites you.
Not actively looking? We still welcome confidential introductions from talented hospitality professionals interested in learning more about the NYC market.
PERSONE NYC
Boutique Hospitality Recruitment New York City
Connecting great hospitality people with great hospitality companies since 2016.
Our reputation has been built through long-term relationships with both candidates and clients. If you’re new to PERSONE, we invite you to look us up and read our
5-star reviews from hospitality professionals who have worked with our team.
Your next great kitchen might be closer than you think.
All candidate conversations and applications are handled confidentially.
https://www.personenyc.com/job-openings
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