Executive Chef

We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Motek 57th St. — a very exciting and unique opportunity to join our team at the start of this new chapter! We’re looking for passionate and driven hospitality professionals who want to be part of something special from day one.

Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is an Israeli-Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations.

Position Summary:

As Executive Chef, you will lead all back-of-house operations, overseeing menu execution, food quality, cost control, and kitchen performance. You are responsible for building and managing a high-performing culinary team, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring efficient daily operations. Serving as the primary link between front- and back-of-house teams, you will drive consistency, communication, and exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Oversee all food production to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and equipment control
• Lead line operations to support smooth, timely service
• Maintain quality control and presentation standards
• Train, cross-train, and develop culinary team members
• Ensure a clean, organized kitchen and compliance with food safety regulations
• Oversee expediting to coordinate orders and maintain service flow
• Partner with the General Manager on labor planning and budget management

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Wages paid weekly.
• Growth opportunity.
• 401k savings plans.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts.