Chef di Cuisine

Overview

Restaurant Associates is seeking a hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, supporting a refined culinary program. This role blends thoughtful à la carte execution, cafe service and event-focused production in a setting that celebrates seasonality, hospitality, and culture. The Chef de Cuisine reports to and partners closely with the Executive Chef, serving as a key day-to-day culinary leader in the kitchen.

This role works collaboratively with operations and events teams to foster a well-organized, respectful, and supportive environment, with guidance and alignment from the Executive Chef and the broader Restaurant Associates culinary team.

• Lead day to day kitchen operations for the complex in partnership with the Executive Chef
• Execute consistent, polished à la carte service with strong attention to quality and presentation
• Oversee culinary execution for cafe service and on-site events, including preparation, staffing, and event day leadership
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and events team on menus, BEOs, timelines, and production planning
• Train, mentor, and support kitchen associates, setting clear expectations while encouraging growth
• Maintain consistent standards for food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Support responsible ordering, inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction; assist with seasonal menu execution, updates, and menu costing aligned with the Garden’s programming

• Five years of progressive culinary leadership experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef ready to step into a lead role with support
• Strong à la carte foundation with exposure to private dining or event-driven service
• Ability to lead a kitchen team through both daily service and special events with professionalism and composure
• Working knowledge of food cost awareness, inventory practices, and kitchen organization
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred but not required
• Serv Safe or equivalent food safety certification preferred

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including city/fair chance ordinances.

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Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.