Culinary Director / Corporate Chef
Culinary Agents
Job Details
PERSONE NYC Recruitment is conducting a search for exceptional culinary leaders ready to operate at the highest level of NYC hospitality.
We are representing two exciting and fast-growing restaurant groups seeking visionary chefs who can lead multi-unit operations, inspire teams, and drive culinary excellence across concepts.
If you are a strategic culinary mind with strong operational skills and creative leadership — these are rare opportunities to step into influential roles.
📍 Manhattan
💰 $140–150K
A highly respected, James Beard–nominated restaurant group is seeking a Culinary Director–level leader to help oversee and evolve a diverse portfolio of concepts.
This group spans Middle Eastern, Italian, and farm-to-table cuisines, with each concept having its own identity and creative direction.
Highlights:-
Leadership across multiple distinct concepts
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Creative input and culinary vision
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High-level collaboration with ownership
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Partner-level influence and voice
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Strong reputation and brand presence in NYC
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Culture-driven and quality-focused group
Ideal for a chef who thrives on variety, creativity, and strategic oversight.
📍 Manhattan
💰 $150–200K
A dynamic and expanding restaurant group with 8+ locations and continued growth into 2026 is seeking a Corporate Chef to help guide culinary standards and operations.
Highlights:-
Multi-unit leadership role
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Influence across an expanding portfolio
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Systems, training, and quality control focus
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Menu development and R&D opportunities
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Long-term growth with a scaling company
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Collaborative and forward-thinking ownership
Perfect for a chef who combines creative vision with operational strength.
We’re looking for culinary leaders who bring:
✔️ Multi-unit or corporate-level experience
✔️ Strong financial and operational acumen
✔️ Team leadership and mentoring skills
✔️ Menu development expertise
✔️ High-level professionalism and communication
✔️ Passion for quality and consistency
✔️ NYC market experience (strongly preferred)
These are not just kitchen roles — they are leadership positions with influence, growth, and impact.
You’ll be shaping culinary programs, mentoring chefs, and contributing to the long-term success of respected hospitality brands.
Reach out confidentially:
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PERSONE NYC specializes in connecting top hospitality talent with the city’s most exciting restaurant groups.
🌟 About PERSONE NYC
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