Maple & Ash New York - Chef De Cuisine

Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating iconic destinations.

We believe success hinges on impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami and New York, you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education.

Our culture is built on four core principles:

• Generosity: Always give more, exceed expectations.
• Excellence: Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.
• Fun: Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.
• Fail Fast: Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.

What You Will Do

• Assist in accomplishing company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
• Strictly adhere to all financial plans and budgets prior to opening and while operating
• Provide leadership in staff engagement, satisfaction, and retention
• Comply with corporate and restaurant-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) – and ensure that the F&B team is following these guidelines
• Help to recruit exceptional staff members and ensure they’re properly trained to execute their job duties above expectations, making sure they understand the company culture
• Actively participate in any Manager meetings
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures, complying with health and legal regulations, and maintaining security systems
• Maintain a friendly, caring, and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment
• With the assistance of the Executive Chef, oversee food and labor costs
• Development of the menus, seasonal
• Track purchasing, inventory, and prep production
• Run the line of Maple and Ash and ensure quality service
• Create daily specials
• Schedule, mentor, and manage the team
• Ensure maintenance of quality standards
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and other support staff
• Other tasks as assigned

Who We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of higher management culinary experience
• High end level restaurant experience is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality
• Polished, professional, and energetic approach management
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment
• Ability to be adaptable and abide by the policies and values of the company
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met.

This role requires

• Ability to stoop, reach, bend, walk.
• Forward bend of head/neck for countertop activities.
• Ability to move equipment and/or product up to 25 lbs.
• Complete position requirements in a noisy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a variety of equipment safely.
• Must be able to be stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must present a professional appearance in a clean uniform