Chef De Cuisine (Chimera 550 Madison)

About GHM's 550 Madison Project :

Opening in 2026, Gracious Hospitality Management’s 550 Madison project is their most ambitious to date : a multi-level, 15,000-square-foot dining destination inside the iconic landmark Sony building. The project will bring together three distinct concepts — the second New York location of the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, an all-day multi-bar and dining concept- Chimera, and an intimate sushi restaurant led by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiro Yoshitake- Sushi Yoshitake . Designed by Rockwell Group, with Yoshio Itai collaborating on the sushi concept, 550 Madison is set to redefine immersive, transportive dining in Midtown Manhattan.

The Chef de Cuisine (“CDC”) is expected to understand and execute Simon Kim’s vision for hospitality and David Shim’s vision for culinary, uphold the highest level of back of house service standards, and cultivate a sense of excellence. As the CDC, you will be expected to lead the industry in refinement and foster an esteemed culture of innate fun and fire at Chimera by delivering excellence while blurring the conventional lines between fine and casual dining. A positive attitude in the kitchen and the ability to create a gracious environment for customers & staff is of the utmost importance. The responsibilities of the CDC at Chimera include but are not limited to menu planning, kitchen operations, developing recipes, financial responsibility, inventory control, food quality, and employee supervision. The CDC provides leadership training and hands-on management of the kitchen staff and positive interactions with customers while promoting a profitable and financially stable operation.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Culinary :

• Develop and implement operating standards for the Culinary Department.
• Sets guidelines for stocking, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients, ensuring that necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while also minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Oversees the operations of the kitchen and back-of-house, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or request. Ensure all menu items are prepared properly and timely for service daily.
• Establish line check procedure to ensure DOH compliance multiple times daily; Conduct line checks multiple times per day when on duty to ensure DOH compliance; Address all DOH violations immediately.
• Oversee menu structure, offerings, titling, pricing with Executive Chef and Corporate Chefs. Develop featured items for holidays, special events, and promotions.

Hospitality :

Finance :

Operations :

Qualifications :

New York State’s Pay Transparency Law requires employers to include a range of pay for

all advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.

New York Pay Range

$130,000 — $150,000 USD

Benefits (with variation for full-time / part-time employment) :

550 Madison fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at <

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