Chef Jobs in New York, NY

A Chef is a culinary expert who prepares and cooks a variety of dishes, from simple to complex, in a professional setting such as a restaurant, hotel, or private establishment. They are responsible for creating menus, ensuring the freshness of ingredients, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Chefs also manage the budget for food and kitchen supplies, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Their role is pivotal in providing an excellent dining experience to customers, thereby contributing significantly to the Chef industry.

A Chef should possess key skills such as creativity, culinary expertise, leadership, time management, and communication. Having a profound understanding of various cooking techniques and food presentation is paramount. They should also be adept at multitasking, as they often handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, being ServSafe certified and having a degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred. Prior to becoming a Chef, a person may have roles such as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager, to gain valuable experience and learn the intricacies of the industry.

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Pizza Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

food To carry out any other duties as directed by your senior chef and the exe chef....

Chef's Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

guests happy and handle any issues calmly * Friendly, organized and a good leader Sous Chef * Help lead the kitchen and support the head chef * Manage the line and help with prep * Kitchen leadership...

Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Head Chef will lead a small, tight-knit back-of-house (BOH) team and collaborate with front-of-house (FOH) leadership to maintain an exceptional guest experience....

Pizzeria Restaurant Looking For Manager And Chefs

  • New Providence, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Providence, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

and chefs Very busy pizzeria restaurant looking for chefs and managers....

Commis Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Set up and sanitize workstations Follow prep lists created by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine Prepare salads and entrees Be aware of items that are running...

Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview Were looking for a hands-on, passionate Chef to lead our kitchen into its next chapter....

Management Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Service that creates unforgettable experiences for discerning travelers with 375 rooms (plus 375 residences), 40,000 square feet of event space, holistic spa and wellness programming, and celebrity chef...

Pizzeria Restaurant Looking For Manager And Chefs

  • New Providence, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Very busy pizzeria restaurant looking for chefs and managers. Hire asap great pay. New providence nj...

Restaurant Chef - Wolf - NYC Flagship

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Description As a chef on our Restaurant team, you'll play a dual role - part kitchen genius, part artist....

Commis Chef

  • Rye, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rye, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades....

Omakase Chef needed in Boston downtown district

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

We're looking to hire a NYC Omakase Chef in our Boston Omakase restaurant, Wa Shin. We're looking for someone that has over 10 years of sushi chef experience and 5+ years with Omakase experience....

Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo (Salary-Based)

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary We are hiring a skilled and passionate Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo who specializes in hand-crafted, high-quality pizzas....

Temaki Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details SUSHI HAND ROLL CHEF Nami Nori is looking for highly personable and energetic candidates with a passion for Japanese food....

KO575 - Full-Time 4x/week Chef- Upper East Side/Hamptons, NY

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Overview A prominent, warm, and food-loving Manhattan-based family of four (2 adults and 2 children) seeks a talented and highly experienced private chef to manage meal planning and preparation in their...

Chef Wanted

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

New restaurant located in chinatown/dimes square is seeking an experienced chef or an experienced sous chef who can design/create a menu and lead the kitchen....

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