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Job Description
Mattos Hospitality — the restaurant group behind Michelin-starred estela and beloved Altro Paradiso — is seeking an ambitious, creative, and highly organized Training & Development Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who loves more than service. We are looking for someone who is energized by menu development, culinary innovation, team training, operational excellence, and special projects. Working closely with our Culinary Director, Chef teams, and restaurant leadership, the Training & Development Chef will play a key role in shaping the future of our culinary programs while supporting day-to-day operations across all Mattos Hospitality concepts. If you are passionate about developing people, refining systems, building menus, and bringing new ideas to life, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across one of New York City's most respected restaurant groups.
Responsibilities:
Culinary Development Partner with culinary leadership on menu development, recipe testing, and the rollout of new culinary initiatives across the company. Training & Team Development Support the growth and development of culinary teams through coaching, training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Events & Special Projects Lead the culinary planning and execution of private events, collaborations, special dinners, and company-wide projects. Operational Excellence Provide hands-on support across restaurant locations, helping drive consistency, efficiency, and the highest standards of execution. Innovation & Growth Contribute to new openings, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement projects that help shape the future of Mattos Hospitality.
Desired Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Corporate Chef, or similar leadership role in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen Strong culinary foundation with a passion for teaching, coaching, and developing others Experience with menu development, recipe writing, costing, and operational implementation Exceptional organizational and project management skills Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment Excellent communication and leadership skills Flexible availability, including occasional evenings, weekends, and event support Ability to travel between restaurant locations and event sites as needed
Company Values:
We require a positive and respectful attitude in the workplace. Understand and behave in line with the company's values of Service, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, and Resilience.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Sick and Personal Paid Time off
Commuter Benefits Employee Wellness Program Discounted Gym Membership Company Dining Discounts Paid Parental Leave Incentive Program Physical Demands:
The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Mattos Hospitality reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Mattos Hospitality or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Mattos Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
