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  • Executive Chef
    Executive Chef
    25 days ago
    Full-time
    New Springville, Staten Island

    The ideal candidate will bring strong culinary skills, team leadership experience, and a passion for delivering consistently exceptional food 5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef ready to step into an Executive role Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems Experience developing menus and leading culinary teams Ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment Strong communication and leadership skills Passion for hospitality and delivering a memorable guest experience Experience: 5 years required Benefits Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 salary + performance incentives (based on experience) Competitive salary + incentives Opportunity to shape the culinary vision of an established restaurant Leadership role in a growing hospitality platform Creative freedom with a supportive ownership team Opportunity for long-term growth Salary: USD 80000 - 100000 per year Responsibilities This is a leadership opportunity for a chef who enjoys both creative development and operational excellence The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations including menu development, food quality, staff leadership, cost management, and vendor relationships This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and takes pride in building a strong, disciplined kitchen team Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations Develop and evolve seasonal menus while maintaining signature dishes Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation Manage food cost, inventory, and ordering Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff Establish systems for prep, service execution, and quality control Maintain strict health, safety, and sanitation standards Collaborate with ownership and management on business strategy, events, and specials Oversee kitchen scheduling and labor management Build strong vendor relationships and ensure product quality Job description Executive Chef – Mexican Restaurant Location: Staten Island, NY Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 salary + performance incentives (based on experience) About Restaurant Well-established restaurant in Fishkill, NY entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership. Known for its vibrant cuisine, lively atmosphere, and strong local following, It is positioned to become one of the Hudson Valley’s most compelling dining destinations. We are looking for a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead our kitchen, elevate our culinary program, and help shape the next phase of the restaurant’s growth. This is a leadership opportunity for a chef who enjoys both creative development and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong culinary skills, team leadership experience, and a passion for delivering consistently exceptional food. Position Overview The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations including menu development, food quality, staff leadership, cost management, and vendor relationships. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and takes pride in building a strong, disciplined kitchen team. Key Responsibilities • Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations, • Develop and evolve seasonal menus while maintaining signature dishes, • Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation, • Manage food cost, inventory, and ordering, • Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, • Establish systems for prep, service execution, and quality control, • Maintain strict health, safety, and sanitation standards, • Collaborate with ownership and management on business strategy, events, and specials, • Oversee kitchen scheduling and labor management, • Build strong vendor relationships and ensure product quality Qualifications • 5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen, • Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef ready to step into an Executive role, • Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems, • Experience developing menus and leading culinary teams, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • Passion for hospitality and delivering a memorable guest experience Preferred • Spanish speaking strongly preferred, • Experience with Latin or globally inspired cuisine, • Experience opening or repositioning restaurant concepts, • Strong sourcing relationships with regional farms and suppliers What We Offer • Competitive salary + incentives, • Opportunity to shape the culinary vision of an established restaurant, • Leadership role in a growing hospitality platform, • Creative freedom with a supportive ownership team, • Opportunity for long-term growth If you are a motivated chef who wants to lead a kitchen, build a strong team, and create an exciting dining experience, we would love to hear from you. To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your culinary background and leadership experience. Salary: USD 80000 - 100000 per year Experience: 5 years required

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  • Attorney
    Attorney
    2 months ago
    $81029–$138421 yearly
    Full-time
    Woodbridge, Woodbridge Township

    The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers. OUR MISSION: We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region. POSITION: The NJTA is currently seeking applications for a Litigation Attorney position in our Law department located at our Woodbridge, NJ headquarters building. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as in-house litigation management counsel for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (the “Authority”). 1. Assist the Director of Law in provision of legal advice to commissioners, departments and division heads and other Authority personnel on legal questions related to litigation matters., 2. Manage and supervise a broad range of litigation matters including contract disputes, personal injury and tort actions, regulatory and compliance actions, insurance coverage, real estate and property-related litigation and employment-related litigation., 3. Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with the Law Department and outside counsel to protect the interests of the Authority., 4. Oversee outside litigation counsel to ensure cost-effective, efficient and high-quality representation., 5. Review and analyze pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for accuracy and strategic alignment., 6. Advise the Director of Law and the Law Department on potential litigation risks, possible exposure, settlement and resolution options., 7. Monitor the progress of litigation cases, oversee budgets and timelines, and facilitate communication between outside counsel and other Authority departments to ensure prompt and efficient resolution., 8. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies throughout litigation processes., 9. Prepare updates, status reports, and recommendations for the Director of Law and other Law Department team members regarding litigation status and risk management., 10. Represent the Authority in litigation as assigned by the Director of Law., 11. Prepare legal documents as required, including position papers on litigation matters., 12. As assigned by the Director of Law, provide legal services in conjunction and coordination with Authority retained outside counsel and other retained law firms and oversee and track litigations as directed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school., 2. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of New Jersey., 3. Minimum of seven (7) years of business or commercial litigation experience, including significant supervisory or management responsibilities., 4. Strong knowledge of New Jersey civil procedure, discovery, evidence and trial preparation., 5. Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation and communication skills., 6. Must be proficient in LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office 365, and State and Federal e-filing systems; experience with case management software platforms (i.e., Legal Files) is highly preferred., 7. Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced office environment., 8. Prior in-house experience or experience managing outside counsel is highly preferred., 9. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. BENEFITS & PAY: This position will be located at the headquarters building, located in Woodbridge, NJ. Toll-free commutation is available for employee travel to and from work on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3914. Members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA. All Local 3914 NJTA full time employees are also entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance on first day of employment; Enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life Insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leaves of absence, and other pre-approved days after applicable waiting periods. This position is eligible for flex time hours upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for telework upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy, such as performance expectations and applicable waiting periods, and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Flex time and Telework is not guaranteed. Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.

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