What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef position at Orova Cafe & Wine Bar?
Chef / Kitchen Director – Orova Café & Wine Bar
Orova is an upscale café & wine bar opening in the West Village, focused on elevated hospitality, refined small plates, charcuterie boards, tapas, desserts, and wine-friendly cuisine.
We are looking for a creative, organized, and leadership-driven Chef / Kitchen Director to fully oversee and lead our kitchen operation. This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants creative freedom and the ability to build a kitchen program from the ground up.
Our kitchen operates without a hood system and uses induction cooking only, so we are specifically seeking someone experienced in creating high-quality food within a modern hoodless kitchen environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the kitchen operation daily
- Create and execute seasonal menus and specials
- Develop tapas, charcuterie boards, desserts, and small plates
- Maintain food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and consistency
- Oversee prep, inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization
- Ensure DOH compliance and efficient service standards
Qualifications:
- Experience in upscale cafés, wine bars, boutique restaurants, or hospitality-driven concepts
- Strong knowledge of tapas, small plates, and wine-friendly cuisine
- Organized, professional, and self-motivated
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a compact induction-based kitchen
We are looking for someone with creativity, professionalism, and an ownership mentality who wants to grow with a long-term hospitality concept.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000