Chef Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on175, East 73rd Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10021, United States
About Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Founded in 1894, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a premier settlement house on the East Side of Manhattan, serving 16,000 people annually. We provide an extensive array of integrated social, educational, health, housing, and nutritional services to clients ranging from ages 3 to 103, including older adults, unhoused individuals, children, families, and persons with disabilities.
We are the leader in New York's nonprofit farm-to-institution movement, serving 250,000 healthy, delicious, and culturally responsive meals each year. Our mission extends beyond feeding; through our Teaching Kitchen, we train other nonprofits to transform their food service programs to a farm-to-institution model without raising costs. This initiative aims to improve the health of individuals dependent on government-funded meals by increasing access to fresh, local food, strengthening regional farms and economies, and enhancing environmental sustainability.
About the Role
We are seeking an innovative, ambitious, and mission-driven Chef Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Programs, you will work closely with the Food Services, Teaching Kitchen, and Facilities Teams to improve our daily food operations and systems.
In this role, you will oversee the management of our institutional kitchen and lead the development of culturally responsive, farm-to-institution recipes that are scalable for large-scale service. You will play a pivotal part in expanding community meal outreach initiatives and ensuring our operations align with our commitment to food equity and social justice. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly social community environment and is dedicated to transforming food systems for the betterment of our neighbors.
Our Culture & Commitment
At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, we value respect, diversity, and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affording equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and conform to the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Application Process
All individuals, as a condition for employment, are required to undergo a pre-employment background check. Certain positions require more extensive checks to comply with applicable laws. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through our career portal.
Work location
Work model: On-site
175, East 73rd Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10021, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleUtilize data systems to track food costs, inventory, and production while ensuring government compliance
- check_circleFacilitate team training, facility self-inspections, and venue inventory management
- check_circleLead improvement of kitchen standard operating procedures for production, sanitation, and workflows
- check_circleEnsure compliance with NYC Food Standards and Department of Health food handling procedures
- check_circleManage daily food operations and in-house special events including menu prep and event setup
- check_circleCollaborate with chefs to develop and test scalable, culturally responsive farm-to-institution recipes
- check_circleCoordinate meal production, distribution logistics, and community partnerships for outreach initiatives
- check_circleNegotiate vendor prices and develop relationships with new sourcing opportunities for local ingredients
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree
- verified5+ years of culinary, food production, or restaurant management experience
- verifiedFood Protection Certificate from the New York City Department of Health
- verifiedExperience operating community food programs and managing high-volume meal production kitchens
- verifiedExperience with DFTA and CACFP programs preferred
- verifiedBilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Nice to Have
Experience working with programs such as DFTA (Department for the Aging) and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their familiescheck_circleExtensive paid time off including 25 days vacation, 12 holidays, and sick timecheck_circleMatching contributions to Retirement Plancheck_circlePaid parental leave policy for all staffFree Life Insurance coverage equal to 3x annual salary
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Excel, Food Service Software, Food Protection Certificate, Dfta, Cacfp, Spanish.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Frequently asked questions about Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
What does a Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House will utilize data systems to track food costs, inventory, and production while ensuring government compliance; facilitate team training, facility self-inspections, and venue inventory management; lead improvement of kitchen standard operating procedures for production, sanitation, and workflows; and ensure compliance with nyc food standards and department of health food handling procedures.
What are the requirements for this Chef Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree; 5+ years of culinary, food production, or restaurant management experience; Food Protection Certificate from the New York City Department of Health; Experience operating community food programs and managing high-volume meal production kitchens; Experience with DFTA and CACFP programs preferred; and Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Where is the Chef Manager role at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House located?expand_more
Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is based in 175, East 73rd Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10021, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Lenox Hill Neighborhood House has listed this Chef Manager role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Chef Manager role?expand_more
Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House include Excel; Food Service Software; Food Protection Certificate; Dfta; Cacfp; and Spanish.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required.
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Chef Manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.