Morristown
Job DescriptionExecutive Chef – Workplace Hospitality At Dartcor, we believe hospitality is about more than food and service — it is about creating experiences that make people feel welcome, cared for, and genuinely excited to be there. We are seeking a highly skilled, hospitality-driven Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a single-tenant corporate workplace account featuring elevated daily dining, premium catering, and a curated in-office market. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who thrives in a polished, client-facing environment and is passionate about delivering food and hospitality at a high level every day. The ideal candidate brings a blend of culinary creativity, operational discipline, and strong leadership presence. This role requires someone who can build an exceptional food program, inspire a team, connect with clients, and consistently execute a fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully designed culinary experience. Requirements What You’ll Do • Lead all culinary operations for a high-profile workplace account, including daily food service, executive and office catering, and in-office market offerings, • Create seasonal, fresh, and innovative menus that reflect Dartcor’s standards for quality, hospitality, and presentation, • Oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of high-end catered meetings, events, and special functions, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation remain at an exceptional level across all offerings, • Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including prep, production, purchasing, inventory, food cost, and labor performance, • Hire, train, mentor, and develop a strong culinary team while building a positive, accountable, hospitality-driven culture, • Establish and maintain clear systems, standards, and BOH procedures that support consistency, cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, • Partner closely with onsite leadership and clients to create customized menus and memorable experiences that exceed expectations, • Oversee market food strategy and merchandising to ensure fresh, appealing, and well-balanced offerings for the workplace community, • Maintain all food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards, • Stay current with culinary and workplace dining trends, bringing new ideas that keep the program relevant, exciting, and guest-focusedWhat We Expect From You, • A proven culinary leader with experience as an Executive Chef or senior kitchen leader in upscale catering, fine dining, hotel, restaurant, or high-end workplace hospitality environments, • Passionate about hospitality at its highest level, where food is only part of the overall guest experience, • Strong in menu development, event execution, systems, and operational excellence, • Comfortable in both kitchen leadership and client-facing settings, • A hands-on mentor who develops teams, sets standards, and leads by example, • Financially savvy, with experience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory, • Highly organized and able to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving pieces, • Detail-oriented, creative, calm under pressure, and committed to excellence, • Knowledgeable in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred, • English fluency required; Spanish a plus, • Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.What Success Looks Like in This Role, • A daily food program that feels fresh, polished, and consistently excellent, • Catering that is seamless, elevated, and memorable for clients and guests, • A market program that is well-curated, appealing, and aligned with the needs of the workplace population, • A kitchen culture built on accountability, teamwork, pride, and hospitality, • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, • 401(k) to help invest in your future, • Paid time off to support life outside of work, • The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing hospitality company known for creativity, exceptional sourcing, and high-touch service, • A collaborative leadership environment where your ideas, standards, and passion for hospitality can make a real impact