Senior Executive Chef

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A leading foodservice organization is seeking a Senior Executive Chef for a financial institution in Manhattan, NY. This role offers the opportunity to lead the culinary strategy for a high-volume dining program, with a strong focus on culinary innovation. The company is a large financial institution, with an extensive, long-standing footprint across the New York market. Their sophisticated operating environment, commitment to internal leadership development, and vast portfolio make this an exceptional opportunity to join a stable, world-class leader!

Senior Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a diverse culinary and operational team, fostering a high-performance culture through empowerment, clear communication, and consistent recognition of achievements.
• Drive culinary excellence by maintaining precise execution of on-trend techniques while cultivating unique local partnerships to ensure a premium guest experience.
• Manage client relationships as a primary liaison, aggregating site needs and maintaining rapport to ensure mutually beneficial business outcomes and operational alignment.
• Oversee financial performance by forecasting budgets, optimizing resource utilization, and driving margin improvements across food, safety, and labor categories.
• Enforce rigorous compliance with all health, safety (Aramark SAFE), and labor regulations to guarantee a secure and standard-aligned environment.

Senior Executive Chef Qualifications:

• Seasoned culinary professional with 10 years of experience and 5+ years of management
• Executive chef experience in high-volume operations ($8M+)
• Contract foodservice experience required; corporate businesses, higher education/university dining, or sports/athletic venues experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with authentic global cuisines
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Multi-unit oversight and catering experience

Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 + bonus, comprehensive benefits package, and more!