pizza 4psNew York, NY
Chef Manager
Chef Manager
Chef Manager
pizza 4psNew York, NY
2 days ago
Food Service ManagersGeneral and Operations ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)4P's Corporation is seeking an experienced culinary leader to pioneer Back-of-House operations for our first U.S. store. As the Operation Chef, you will elevate kitchen craftsmanship, oversee daily BOH execution, and build a high-performing team — including our in-house Cheese Production team — that brings the 4P's dining experience to life—rooted in our mission: Delivering WOW, Sharing Happiness – Make the World Smile for Peace.
This role blends hands‑on culinary excellence, production management, operational leadership, food safety compliance, and deep collaboration with cross‑functional teams. You will be a key driver in establishing U.S. standards, maintaining our artisanal pizza craftsmanship and house‑made cheese program, and ensuring the smooth rollout of menu operations supported by our external R&D chefs.
As Pizza 4P's expands further in the U.S., this role is also intended to grow into a broader culinary leadership position across future locations — making this an opportunity to shape not just one kitchen, but the operating standard for our U.S. growth.
What You'll Do:
Lead all BOH culinary operations to maintain exceptional food quality, safety, and consistency
Oversee pizza production, dough management, cheese preparation, and kitchen workflow
Directly manage the Kitchen Manager and Pizza Manager, ensuring alignment on standards, quality, and execution across the kitchen
Directly manage the Cheese Production team — overseeing daily production of house‑made mozzarella and burrata, production planning, quality standards, and team development
Own production management across the kitchen: batch planning, yield and waste tracking, and scaling production processes as volume grows
Build and coach a high‑performing BOH team through training, skills assessments, and daily leadership
Ensure full compliance with U.S. food safety standards (including ServSafe) and local health codes
Manage ordering, inventory, supplier relationships, and store‑level supply coordination—acting as an operational extension of the SCM function
Maintain food cost targets through waste control, portioning accuracy, and operational discipline
Partner with the Restaurant Manager to ensure seamless service and operational readiness
Support menu rollouts, provide R&D feedback, and collaborate with external R&D chefs/consultants—focusing on execution and adaptation in the first year
Build the operational structure and kitchen workflow needed to support future expansion to additional operating days and extended hours, in line with the company's targets
Uphold 4P's values of craftsmanship, hospitality, sustainability, and guest delight
Success Metrics Consistent food quality scores and strong guest satisfaction results
100% adherence to U.S. food safety standards and internal audit requirements
A fully trained, stable kitchen team
Achievement of food cost targets and measurable waste reduction
Cheese Production team consistently meets defined production efficiency and quality assurance targets
Successful rollout and stabilization of our full menu, including items not yet launched to date
Development of an operational structure and workflow that supports future expansion to additional operating days and extended hours, in line with the company's targets
Positive performance feedback from Restaurant General Manager and/or key leadership stakeholders
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Level
Manager
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Food Service Managers
Industry
Full-Service Restaurants
Posted
2 days ago