Executive Chef

USHG • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Located on the Museum of Modern Art's sixth floor, the Terrace Cafe offers sharable plates, salads, sandwiches, and desserts in a vibrant restaurant setting surrounded by art. With full-service hospitality and expansive outdoor seating, diners can enjoy sweeping views of Midtown Manhattan from the terrace. Located on the second floor, Cafe 2 offers a family-friendly atmosphere serving rustic Italian dishes. Gather around communal tables and enjoy handmade pastas, sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, and fresh salads, alongside kid-friendly classics that make it a perfect stop for visitors of all ages. The Executive Chef is responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring a superior guest experience through excellent food and hospitality. The Executive Chef partners with the General Manager and Food and Beverage Director to set, meet, and exceed the goals of the business by ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of the business and the vision and core values of Union Square Hospitality Group. The Executive Chef is an ambassador for the Museum of Modern Art and must create a program that aligns with the goals and vision of the museum. The Executive Chef must possess strong leadership skills, a friendly yet competitive spirit, and a passion for creating delicious food, building high-performing teams, and delivering hospitality to all stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience in similar environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, inventory and purchasing experience necessary
• English fluency and Spanish preferred, but not required
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
• Build and lead a high performing kitchen team and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day’s specific service periods
• Lead and coach the Sous Chef team in delivering consistent execution of food and timely flow of service through an effectively expedited service
• Continually enhance, refine, and update our culinary programming to maintain our standing as an industry leader
• Set the standard for all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution and hold the team accountable to meeting restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence, food cost metrics and food safety
• Develop a strong partnership with leadership of the Museum of Modern Art and identify ways to collaborate through current exhibitions, sustainability and museum operations.
• Partner with the General Manager to foster a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication at all times
• Provide coaching and guidance to all team members, ensuring that pathways for growth and development are attainable for all team members
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team in alignment with our goals of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Build trusting relationships with other USHG Leaders to foster communication, collaboration, support, and sharing of best practices for well-informed decision making
• Act as a partner to Home Office departments, leveraging subject matter expertise to ensure alignment and support roll outs, training, and communication of company-wide initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $115,000 - $125,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed