Hackensack
Job DescriptionJob Title: Chef Location: Hackensack, NJ Job Type: Full-Time We are looking for a talented and passionate Chef to lead the kitchen of a contemporary, upscale dining concept in Hackensack, NJ. The ideal candidate will be experienced in creating high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and leading a team to maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness. This is an exciting opportunity for a Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the growth and success of a distinguished dining experience. Key Responsibilities: • Menu Creation & Innovation: Develop and design seasonal menus, ensuring a balance of creativity, quality, and cost-efficiency. Continuously innovate to keep the menu fresh and exciting while maintaining brand identity, • Kitchen Management: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and service, • Staff Leadership: Lead, train, and manage the kitchen team, ensuring they are properly skilled and motivated to deliver excellent culinary experiences. Foster a positive, collaborative environment, • Inventory & Ordering: Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and control food costs. Track product usage and minimize waste through proper inventory management and portion control, • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure the kitchen operates in compliance with all local health and safety regulations, including food safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation procedures, • Quality Control: Monitor food quality throughout service, ensuring that each dish meets the highest standards and is consistently executed to perfection, • Collaboration: Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication and coordination between the kitchen and dining area, • Staff Development: Identify opportunities for team development, providing ongoing training and mentorship to elevate the skills of kitchen staff, • Cost Management: Oversee food cost management, labor costs, and budget adherence to meet or exceed financial goals and profitability targets, • Guest Experience: Play a key role in enhancing the overall dining experience, from the quality of food to the speed and presentation, ensuring each guest leaves satisfiedQualifications:, • 5+ years of culinary experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role (e.g., Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Manager), • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food safety standards, • Experience creating and executing creative and high-quality menus for fine dining or upscale casual restaurants, • Proven ability to lead and manage a kitchen team effectively, promoting a culture of teamwork and excellence, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with both kitchen and front-of-house staff, • Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality, • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required, • A passion for food, cooking, and providing an outstanding culinary experience for guests, • Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferredWhat We Offer:, • Competitive salary, based on experience, • Health, dental, and vision benefits, • Paid time off and holiday pay, • Employee meal discounts, • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization, • A dynamic, supportive work environment where creativity and innovation are encouragedIf you’re a talented chef with a passion for culinary excellence and ready to take on a leadership role in a high-caliber dining establishment, we want to hear from you! Email your resume today!
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