<div class="tldr">Chef Laura Kim left her position at Cielo, a Midtown Italian restaurant, on June 7. Cielo management confirmed a replacement chef will start this week.</div>

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<li>Chef Laura Kim departed Cielo effective June 7, 2024.</li>

<li>Cielo is located at 245 East 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan.</li>

<li>The restaurant will have a new executive chef in the kitchen this week.</li>

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Chef Laura Kim has ended her tenure at Cielo, an Italian restaurant in Midtown, as of Friday, June 7. Cielo representatives confirmed the transition in an emailed statement to NYC Restaurant Voice. No reason for Kim’s departure was given by the restaurant.

Cielo opened in 2019 at 245 East 44th Street. The restaurant is known for its regional Italian menu and has changed leadership twice since opening. The new executive chef has not been publicly named yet, but will join the restaurant this week, according to Cielo’s management.

Staff at Cielo emphasized that daily operations and service hours will remain unchanged during the transition. The incoming executive chef is expected to maintain the current menu for the immediate future, with possible updates after an initial review period. Long-standing staff members remain in place.

Cielo management has not announced any events or menu overhauls related to the change. The restaurant will continue to accept reservations as usual. More information about the new executive chef may be released later this month.

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<h2>Why did Chef Laura Kim leave Cielo?</h2>

<p>Cielo management has not disclosed specific reasons for Chef Laura Kim’s departure. The change was announced as effective June 7, 2024. No additional details have been provided by Chef Kim or the restaurant.</p>

<h2>Who is the new executive chef at Cielo?</h2>

<p>The new executive chef at Cielo has not been publicly named as of June 10, 2024. Management confirmed that the chef will join the restaurant this week and further details are expected to be announced soon.</p>

<h2>Will Cielo’s menu or hours change with the new chef?</h2>

<p>Cielo staff stated that the restaurant’s menu and service hours will remain the same during the transition. Any significant updates or menu changes related to the new executive chef will likely be communicated after an initial review period.</p>