NYC,NY,USA Executive Chef-$100000 To $120000 Per YEAR with

City Winery is a pioneering entertainment and hospitality company that seamlessly blends the art of winemaking with live music and gourmet cuisine. Since its inception in 2008, City Winery has grown into a nationally recognized brand that offers an extraordinary experience by combining a fully functioning urban winery with intimate concert venues, food and wine classes, private event spaces, and fine dining establishments. Situated in bustling metropolitan areas, City Winery brings the elegance and charm of the wine country directly into the heart of the city, attracting a sophisticated clientele who deeply appreciate wine, music, and culinary excellence. The company prides itself on offering an unparalleled cultural and sensory experience where guests not only enjoy award-winning wines and top-tier live performances but also immerse themselves in the culinary arts and community events. City Winery’s philosophy centers on delivering a hospitality experience that is immersive, high-quality, and rooted in community and creativity. Founded by industry visionary Michael Dorf, the company has successfully cultivated a distinctive identity that merges entertainment with luxury dining and artisan winemaking. This unique positioning has driven its rapid expansion across the United States, creating a dynamic workplace with unmatched opportunities for passionate, driven individuals eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Diverse event programming, exceptional food and wine offerings, and world-class live music all converge under the City Winery umbrella, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that truly sets the company apart in the hospitality industry. The role of Culinary Manager at City Winery is a rare opportunity for seasoned culinary professionals to lead and innovate within this exclusive setting. Reporting directly to upper management, the Culinary Manager oversees all kitchen production areas, ensuring every aspect of food preparation and presentation meets the exacting standards of the company’s culinary vision. This leadership role is hands-on and responsible for scheduling, supervising multiple kitchen shifts, and managing kitchen staff effectively. The Culinary Manager ensures that all food production adheres to established recipes, quality specifications, and safety regulations while maintaining the highest level of efficiency and professionalism. Key responsibilities include developing production methods that enhance productivity and consistency, maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards, and forging strong partnerships with vendors and internal teams. The Culinary Manager is also vital in training kitchen staff, fostering a positive and professional work culture, and managing financial aspects such as food costs and payroll. Additionally, this role involves collaboration with marketing and event teams to curate seasonal menus, plan culinary components of specialty events, and keep abreast of market trends and new culinary ideas. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of culinary expertise, strategic leadership abilities, and financial acumen. With a minimum of five years’ experience in culinary management or a related leadership role, the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in multitasking within dynamic environments and possess strong decision-making skills. Proficiency in health and safety regulations, along with ServSafe certification, is essential. The role requires a capable individual who can maintain exemplary food quality standards, lead and motivate a diverse team, and contribute to the ongoing success and expansion of City Winery. Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays is necessary to support the 24/7 demands of the hospitality and live entertainment industry. City Winery provides comprehensive benefits, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision insurance, a wellness program, 401K with matching contributions, flexible savings options, substantial employee discounts, and opportunities to attend live shows. This position offers a unique blend of creative culinary leadership and the chance to be part of an innovative company redefining live music and hospitality. Joining City Winery means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering extraordinary experiences through the fusion of culture, cuisine, and community.

• Minimum 5 years experience in overall kitchen leadership or similar role
• AOS Culinary School Graduate and/or related training is a plus
• Functional working knowledge of all Health Department, OSHA, and related regulations
• Ability to multitask, delegate, and manage several projects/tasks at once in high pressure, fast paced environment
• Must have demonstrated decision making and trouble-shooting skills with superior level of attention to detail
• Financial/business acumen and excellent analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills, and ability to lead and work as a team
• Strong presentation skills both written and oral
• Must have proficient computer and technological skills
• Must have ServSafe food handler's certificate
• Ability to perform physical requirements including standing and walking around for extended periods, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds
• Able and willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays