SENIOR EXECUTIVE CHEF

Salary: $125000 - $135000 / year

 

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
 

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

 

 

Job Summary

This role is designed for a chef whose craft, leadership, and professionalism match the expectations of Manhattan’s most discerning clientele.

 

As Senior Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary program within a high‑profile law firm dining account, delivering restaurant‑quality cuisine in a polished, relationship‑driven environment. This is not volume for volume’s sake—it’s about precision, consistency, and elevating the everyday dining experience for elite professionals who expect excellence and notice the details.

 

You’ll bring innovation and relevance to a setting that demands discretion, sophistication, and flawless execution—while mentoring a team and setting the culinary tone for the entire account.

 

What You’ll Lead

• Elevated, Restaurant‑Caliber Dining
  Establish and maintain high culinary standards across corporate dining, boardroom meals, and bespoke catering for partners, clients, and executive events.

• Refined Menu Development
  Create seasonally driven, health‑forward, and trend‑relevant menus that align with a professional law firm environment—elegant, thoughtful, and impeccably executed.

• Boardroom & High‑Touch Catering Excellence
  Oversee complex, detail‑driven catering experiences where timing, presentation, and precision are non‑negotiable.

• Inspirational Team Leadership
  Train, mentor, and develop a culinary team with a focus on professionalism, consistency, and pride in craft.

• Operational Discipline
  Manage purchasing, inventory, production systems, and food cost controls with the rigor expected in elite corporate accounts.

• Culinary Strategy & Continuous Improvement
  Analyze performance trends, guest feedback, and operational data to continually refine and elevate the program.

• Corporate Social Responsibility
  Lead sustainability, responsible sourcing, seasonality, and wellness initiatives—without sacrificing flavor or creativity.

• Client‑Facing Confidence
  Demonstrate deep knowledge of every menu item and clearly articulate culinary intent to firm leadership, clients, and guests.

The Ideal Candidate

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of progressive leadership in high‑end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium corporate dining
• Proven expertise in executive‑level catering and client‑facing culinary environments
• Strong business acumen with impeccable kitchen fundamentals
• Deep understanding of food trends, presentation, sustainability, sanitation, and cost controls
• Confident communicator who thrives working with executives and professional clientele
• Proficient with culinary and business technology platforms
• ServSafe® Certification (required or obtainable)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This position offers culinary leadership without the lifestyle burnout—set within a prestigious Manhattan law firm where excellence, professionalism, and consistency matter. You’ll have visibility, autonomy, and the platform to run a best‑in‑class program while maintaining balance and influence.

 

For Executive Chefs ready to apply restaurant‑level skill to a refined, high‑profile environment—and be recognized for it—this is a rare and compelling next chapter.

Apply to Flik today!

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