Chef De Cuisine
hace 15 días
Hackensack
Job Description Chef de Cuisine Location: Hackensack, NJ We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary program for an upscale, full-service restaurant in Hackensack, NJ. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who values creativity, quality, and a well-balanced lifestyle while delivering exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities: • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and excellence in every dish., • Develop and execute seasonal menus with a focus on upscale cuisine and high-quality ingredients., • Lead, mentor, and manage the culinary team to maintain a professional, efficient, and positive kitchen environment., • Collaborate with ownership and management to uphold the restaurant’s culinary vision and standards., • Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health regulations., • Monitor food and labor costs to optimize profitability while maintaining quality., • Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and professional growth within the kitchen., • Support special events, private dining experiences, and menu innovations. Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of experience in an upscale or fine-dining kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role., • Strong expertise in contemporary cuisine, seasonal cooking, and menu development., • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage kitchen staff effectively., • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Commitment to delivering high-quality food while maintaining a positive work-life balance for the team., • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a supportive work environment offering great quality of life and career growth. Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\n\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\n\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.