Executive Chef

Job Title : Executive Chef

Location : New York City, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Reports To : Director of Operations / Ownership

About Friedman’s

At Friedman’s , we believe that

“Eat good food” means sourcing responsibly, cooking with integrity, and serving guests with warmth and care. With multiple locations across New York City, Friedman’s has become a local favorite for elevated comfort food made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients — and we’re proud to serve a loyal and diverse community.

We’re looking for an Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation at our Times Square location, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence in every kitchen.

Position Overview

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations for Friedman’s  at the Edison Hotel . This role requires a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, a deep understanding of scalable kitchen systems, and a passion for great food. The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu innovation, team development, food quality, and maintaining Friedman’s signature hospitality-driven standards.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all culinary operations at Friedman’s at the Edison Hotel in NYC.

Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen management and culinary staff.

Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and execution.

Collaborate with ownership and operations on menu planning and seasonal specials.

Develop and enforce standard recipes, portion control, and kitchen procedures.

Manage food and labor costs to meet company targets.

Partner with local vendors to source fresh, sustainable ingredients.

Ensure compliance with NYC DOH standards and company food safety policies.

Support a positive, inclusive kitchen culture aligned with Friedman’s core values.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional culinary experience or executive-level leadership role.

Strong background in American comfort food, brunch, and scratch cooking preferred.

Proven ability to manage teams, systems, and operations.

Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

Proficiency in cost analysis, ordering, inventory, and kitchen systems.

Experience in NYC restaurant operations and health code compliance.

Culinary degree preferred but not required.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off and professional growth opportunities

Dining discounts across all Friedman’s locations

Opportunity to shape the future of one of NYC’s most beloved restaurant groups