Executive Chef Position

Location: [New Jersey ]

About Us: Join our culinary team where we blend tradition with innovation to create memorable dining experiences. We're looking for an Executive Chef who is ready to take their culinary skills to the next levl, leading our kitchen with passion, creativity, and excellence.

Role Overview: As our Executive Chef, you'll spearhead our kitchen operations, bringing your unique flair to our menu while maintaining the high standards our guests expect. This role is perfect for an Executive Chef who wants some freaking creativity in their kitchen, Quality communication with unified alignment, and most importantly you are eager to step into a position of leadership, offering the chance to innovate, inspire, and set new benchmarks in culinary excellence. 

We are looking for an Executive chef that wants to be in the Kitchen! You are not affraid to roll up your sleeves, you can communicate effectively to your team. At the end of the day you are looking for a chance to shine.

Growth

YOU WANT TO GROW WITH A RESTAURANT GROUP!!! Your Kitchen operates like a well oiled machine , so you build the freaking SOP on how its run

Dont forget , Usain Bolt trained for 4 years to run 9 seconds. All good things take time. If anyone tells you otherwise they are full of , well you know where this goes. 

A group that will appreciate your efforts as much as your skills and give you some creative freedoms. ( "Inner Thought" Did this job description actually say creative freedoms) 

Interview Process: 

Recruiter

Internal HR 

F2F with Owners

Trail : 3-4 hours total ( commute included) 

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Innovation: Craft and evolve our menu, balancing classic techniques with innovative concepts 
• Leadership: Mentor and lead our culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
• Cost Management: Effectively manage kitchen budgets and resources, optimizing costs without compromising quality
• Guest Satisfaction: Ensure every dish serves as a testament to our commitment to exceptional dining experiences
• Team Development: Invest in the growth of your team, identifying and nurturing talent within the kitchen
• Sustainability and Ethics: Champion sustainable practices and ethical sourcing, reflecting our commitment to responsible culinary excellence

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail
• A passionate and inventive culinary professional, ideal experience: Experience taking over a kitchen with an existing team in place
• You are a lead by example personality, anything you ask your staff to do is something you have done yourself attitude
• Longevity, 3-5 years in 1 Establishment, if you have had 3-4 roles in the last 3 years, you will be rejected 
• A proven track record of culinary excellence and innovation
• A background working for Restaurant Groups and single owner establishments
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse team 
• A commitment to upholding the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
• Flexibility and resilience, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, 

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume, fine dining environment, including leadership roles ( You know how to PLATE your dishes) 
• Food Safety Certification (e.g., ServSafe)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A creative and supportive working environment
• The chance to work with a dynamic and passionate team
• Work/ Life Balance
• Discounts at all of our restuarants