HEAD CHEF – FIAMMA BY NOSTALGIQUE

Location: Ardsley, NY
Salary: $85,000 – $105,000/year (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
Schedule: Full-Time, 5 days/week (Wednesday–Sunday), Monday night family meal with the CEO and leadership team

• Lead all kitchen operations and staff for Fiamma by Nostalgique, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Develop and execute a modern Italian menu with a focus on farm-to-table sourcing, sustainability, and innovative plating.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships, optimizing storage and prep for a boutique kitchen environment.
• Train, mentor, and inspire a team of sous chefs, line cooks, and porters/dishwashers.
• Oversee all prep (for the next 2 days, except proteins and highly perishable items, which are prepped and served same day).
• Collaborate with management and FOH on event planning, marketing, and community outreach—including participating in local engagement and guest-facing promotional activities.
• Uphold strict food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Represent Fiamma at community events, media opportunities, and during the launch campaign.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to weekly reports, and support continuous improvement.