Kitchen Manager / Head Chef – Spring Cafe Aspen (NoHo, NYC)

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Kitchen Manager / Head Chef – Spring Cafe Aspen (NoHo, NYC)

Spring Cafe Aspen is seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead our back-of-house team at our NoHo location in New York City.

We are a health-driven café concept dedicated to clean, intentional food: 100% organic, gluten-free, vegetarian cuisine, featuring gluten-free baking, and recipes that are seed oil–free and refined sugar–free. We are growing quickly and looking for a strong leader who shares our vision.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage all back-of-house (BOH) operations, overseeing a team of up to 20 staff members
• Ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in daily kitchen production and service
• Place daily produce and supply orders to maintain freshness and proper inventory levels
• Create, document, and standardize recipes to ensure consistency across all dishes and baked goods
• Work hands-on at line and prep stations alongside team members as needed
• Maintain and help evolve a menu aligned with our organic, gluten-free, and plant-based standards
• Ensure strict compliance with NYC Department of Health regulations and procedures
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times
• Train, mentor, and develop BOH team members to foster a positive, high-performing culture
• Support hiring and onboarding of BOH staff
• Collaborate with ownership on growth initiatives and new menu development

Who You Are

• Passionate about vegetarian / plant-based cuisine and wellness-focused food
• Experienced in gluten-free cooking and baking (strongly preferred)
• Background working in similar health-conscious or specialty kitchens
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams of up to 20 people
• Strong knowledge of NYC Department of Health standards
• Valid NYC Food Handler’s Certificate (required)
• Highly organized with strong leadership and communication skills
• Bilingual (required)
• Open availability (including weekends and holidays)
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus structure when targets are met
• Health insurance benefits available
• Free staff meals
• A collaborative and positive work environment
• Strong growth opportunities within an expanding company

If you’re a chef who believes in clean ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and leading with purpose, we’d love to meet you.

Please apply with your resume and a short introduction about your experience and culinary approach.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person