Kangrae KimPrivate Chef in New hyde park, NY

New to HELMChef de Cuisine at Carbone, Italian-American specialist

The Chef

The Story

I came to this country from Seoul to study at the Culinary Institute of America, and from there built my career at Carbone, one of New York's most demanding kitchens. Over seven years I rose from line cook to Chef de Cuisine, running every station and eventually overseeing the entire operation, menu execution, and quality control for a Michelin-caliber dining room. My specialty is Italian-American cuisine served family-style, the kind of food that brings a table together, alongside classical Korean dishes from my own background. I also cook comfortably around dietary needs, including gluten-free and dairy-free. When you book me, expect precise, generous cooking built on years of high-volume, high-pressure experience, brought into your home with the same care I gave every Carbone guest.

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Where Kangrae Kim Serves

New York, NY · 20 miThe Hamptons, NY · 15 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$150 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $75 / guestGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · 4–12 guestsReserve Kangrae Kim →

$170 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $80 / guestYour chef for the full day, cooking two meals in your home. Which meals and when are planned with you as the menu is set. · 4–8 guestsReserve Kangrae Kim →

$180 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $80 / guestA multi-course plated dinner cooked in your home — menu, shopping, service, and a spotless kitchen all handled. · 2–6 guestsReserve Kangrae Kim →

14 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

September 2022 - August 2026

Chef de Cuisine · Carbone (Major Food Group) · New York, NY

Served as executive culinary leader overseeing all kitchen operations, menu execution, Michelin-caliber quality control, staff direction, and high-end procurement for VIP and executive clientele.

December 2020 - September 2022

Executive Sous Chef · Carbone (Major Food Group) · New York, NY

Managed daily kitchen preparation and line execution, mentored junior staff, and assisted with menu development, kitchen logistics, and special event catering.

November 2019 - December 2020

Sous Chef · Carbone (Major Food Group) · New York, NY

Oversaw kitchen stations, prep efficiency, and line management during peak hours while coordinating with front-of-house teams for seamless guest experiences.

January 2019 - November 2019

Full-Time Line Cook · Carbone (Major Food Group) · New York, NY

Mastered multiple high-demand line stations including Pasta, Grill, Entremet, and Hot apps, delivering signature dishes with speed and precision.

January 2018 - April 2018

Culinary Extern · Carbone (Major Food Group) · New York, NY

Selected for a competitive 4-month externship during CIA studies, acquiring foundational kitchen skills and exposure to world-class Italian-American cuisine.

Education

May 2017 - December 2018Occupational Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

March 2011 - December 2016Bachelor degree in Industrial Information System Engineering, Soongsil University

Skills

Italian-AmericanClassical KoreanMulti-Course Tasting MenusFarm-to-TablePrivate Estate DiningGluten-FreeDairy-Free

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Private dining with

Reserve Kangrae Kim

from $150 / guest

+ 20% platform fee and groceries

2–12 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge today. Your card is charged the 30% deposit only if Kangrae Kim accepts.

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