Position Title: Executive Chef
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening a new restaurant in collaboration with Chef Rita Sodi and Chef Jody Williams, widely admired for shaping a distinct, ingredient‑ driven approach to Italian cooking in New York. Known for restaurants that feel both deeply personal and broadly welcoming, the chefs bring a philosophy rooted in seasonality, simplicity, and respect for craft. Their work is defined by clarity of vision, thoughtful restraint, and an enduring sense of place, values that will guide this restaurant’s identity within one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions.
The Executive Chefwill partner closely with Chef Sodi and Chef Williams, alongside Restaurant Associates, to translate this celebrated culinary point of view into day-to-day operations. This role offers the opportunity to steward a chef-driven concept on a meaningful scale, leading a kitchen that values collaboration, mentorship, and consistency as much as it does creativity. The ideal candidate is a grounded, people‑ first culinary leader who is inspired by working in partnership with renowned chefs, supported by an experienced hospitality organization, and motivated by the chance to build a restaurant that will be experienced by millions.
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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. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
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Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Restaurant Associates
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