Executive Chef | High Volume
hace 1 mes
Toms River
Job DescriptionJob Title: Executive Chef Location: Toms River Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced, driven Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a high-volume, full-service restaurant in Toms River, NJ. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains exceptional quality standards, and can manage large-scale kitchen operations while developing a strong culinary team. The ideal candidate brings creativity, financial acumen, and a passion for consistent execution. Key Responsibilities:Culinary Leadership • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation standards, • Lead service during high-volume shifts, maintaining efficiency and excellence under pressure, • Develop seasonal features and menu updates aligned with brand standards and guest preferences, • Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulationsTeam Management & Development, • Recruit, hire, train, and mentor kitchen managers and line-level staff, • Build schedules that support business demands while managing labor costs, • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, • Conduct performance reviews and implement ongoing training programsFinancial & Operational Management, • Manage food cost, inventory, and purchasing to achieve targeted margins, • Monitor waste control and implement systems to optimize efficiency, • Work closely with ownership/management to meet revenue and profitability goals, • Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate pricing when appropriateQuality & Compliance, • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health regulations, • Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen at all times, • Implement and monitor standard operating procedures for consistencyQualifications:, • 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, • Proven success managing large kitchen teams, • Strong knowledge of cost control, inventory systems, and P&L impact, • Excellent leadership and communication skills, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, • Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidaysCompensation & Benefits:, • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience), • Growth opportunity within a high-volume operation, • Supportive leadership and strong front-of-house partnershipIf you are a passionate culinary leader ready to drive excellence in a high-volume environment, we encourage you to apply.