Executive Chef / Head Chef

Executive Chef / Head Chef Lavie-Noir Night Club Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time From $100,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Cost management Menu design 6 years Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Inventory management Nightclub Managing hospitality teams Cost control Team development Kitchen cost control Team management Kitchen staff training Bar management Food ordering Senior level Leadership Staff development Hospitality management Full Job Description Upscale Cocktail Bar & Nightlife Dining Concept | Rochester, NY We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of a new upscale cocktail bar and nightlife-driven restaurant concept. This role requires more than cooking ability. We are looking for a true kitchen leader capable of building systems, leading staff, maintaining consistency, and creating refined, memorable dishes with unique flavor profiles and elevated presentation. The Executive Chef will be the primary culinary leader and sole head decision-maker for all kitchen operations. What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 years of culinary experience required
• Leadership experience in upscale dining, cocktail bars, or high-volume hospitality environments
• Strong creativity and flavor development skills
• Ability to create signature dishes and refined guest experiences
• Experience building kitchen systems, structure, and team culture
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, and kitchen efficiency
• Calm leadership under pressure in a nightlife-focused atmosphere
• Passion for presentation, detail, and consistency Responsibilities
• Full leadership of kitchen operations
• Build and manage kitchen staff
• Design and execute food menus
• Maintain food quality and consistency
• Oversee prep systems, cleanliness, and workflow
• Control inventory, ordering, and food costs
• Collaborate with ownership on concept development
• Create seasonal specials and signature items About the Concept
• New upscale cocktail bar and restaurant
• Evening-focused dining experience
• Kitchen hours primarily 5 PM - 11 PM
• Upstairs nightclub environment
• High-energy atmosphere with elevated food and beverage standards Compensation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Significant creative freedom
• Opportunity to help build a premier nightlife destination from the ground up #

Lead Bartender Pay:

From $100,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person