Head Chef

Head Chef – Family-Owned Pizzeria & Restaurant

Location: Yonkers, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About Us
We are a small, family-owned pizzeria and restaurant committed to serving comforting high-quality Italian-American cuisine in a welcoming, community-focused environment. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen while working closely with ownership and staff. In addition to daily dine-in service, we also handle catering and private events, and we're looking for a Head Chef who can help lead both sides of our operation.

Position Overview
The Head Chef will manage day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining a hands-on presence in the kitchen. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a casual, family-oriented setting, can operate independently, and also collaborates closely with ownership and staff in both leadership and team-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for dine-in, takeout, catering, and private events
• Lead, train, and support kitchen staff in a positive, team-oriented environment
• Ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across all menu items
• Plan and execute food preparation for catering and private events
• Assist with menu development and seasonal specials rooted in Italian-American cuisine
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and health code compliance
• Step in as needed during service to support the team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a professional restaurant kitchen
• Comfortable working independently while also leading and collaborating with a team
• Experience with Italian-American cuisine strongly preferred
• Pizza-making experience is a plus, but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Reliable, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Passion for food, hospitality, and creating a welcoming kitchen culture

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Supportive, family-style work environment
• Opportunity to be involved in catering, events, and menu growth
• Stable, long-term position with a locally owned business

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week

Work Location: In person