Chef de Cuisine

Position Title: Chef de Cuisine
Location: Maison Tara, Manhattan, New York
Reports To: Owner & Operations manager 

Maison Tara is a hospitality-driven experiential events company focused on elevated seasonal cuisine, refined presentation, and warm, personalized service. We combine high-quality ingredients with thoughtful hospitality to create memorable dining and catering experiences for both everyday guests and private clients.

Maison Tara is seeking a creative, organized, and hands-on Chef to lead all culinary operations for both the café and catering divisions. The ideal candidate is passionate about seasonal cooking, efficient kitchen management, and building a strong kitchen culture. This role requires leadership, creativity, operational discipline, and the ability to maintain exceptional food quality in a fast-paced environment.

Executive chefs are typically responsible for staff leadership, kitchen operations, food quality, inventory management, and cost controls.

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service execution
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion standards
• Manage food costing, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Hire, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with NYC health, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Oversee prep production and catering event execution
• Collaborate with ownership on business growth, menu strategy, and special events
• Create recipes and systems to improve kitchen efficiency and consistency
• Monitor labor costs and kitchen performance metrics
• Maintain a clean, organized, and positive kitchen environment

Executive chefs commonly oversee staffing, menu development, budgeting, inventory, and food safety while maintaining operational efficiency and culinary standards.

• 3 years of experience in a leadership kitchen role
• Experience with both restaurant service and catering operations preferred
• Strong culinary skills with attention to detail and presentation
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory systems, and kitchen operations
• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred
• Flexible schedule including weekends and events

• Creative yet operationally disciplined
• Calm under pressure and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about hospitality and guest experience
• Strong communicator and team leader
• Interested in growing with an expanding hospitality brand

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Staff meals
• Opportunities for creative input and menu development
• Growth opportunities within Maison Tara

Salary : $25 - $30