Chef de Cuisine
Ainslie Bowery
New York, Japan Full Time Design Jobs Japan Posted 7d ago
Job Description
South Village Hospitality is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chef de Cuisine with a strong Italian culinary background to lead kitchen operations at one of our flagship NYC venues.
The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader with exceptional organizational skills, high-volume experience, and a deep understanding of Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta production, wood-fired cooking, and elevated yet approachable Italian dining.
Our venues combine restaurant dining, large-scale private events, nightlife energy, and dynamic hospitality programming. This role is ideal for a chef who understands both culinary execution and business operations.
Responsibilities- Oversee all kitchen operations and service standards
- Manage and develop BOH management and culinary teams
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and operational excellence
- Uphold and evolve Italian culinary standards across the menu
- Drive labor efficiency and food cost management
- Execute systems for prep, ordering, inventory, and cleanliness
- Collaborate with ownership and beverage management on menu development and operational strategy
- Ensure compliance with all DOH and safety standards
- Lead high-volume services, brunches, and private event execution
- 4+ years of NYC kitchen leadership experience
- Strong Italian cuisine background required
- Experience with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and high-volume Italian restaurants strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
- Ability to lead calmly and effectively during peak service
- Experience with scheduling, food costing, inventory, and team development
- Passion for hospitality and creating a strong kitchen culture
- Competitive salary
- Growth potential within a rapidly expanding hospitality group
- Dining perks and company culture focused on creativity and collaboration
Posted May 13, 2026