Head Chef

POSITION TITLE:  Restaurant Chef

LOCATION:  Verona, NJ

COMPENSATION:  $95-100K base + Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k)

SUMMARY:  Our client is growing and seeking a hands-on Restaurant Chef to lead a co-kitchen for two adjacent dining concepts.  This role is ideal for a driven, creative chef with experience in a single-unit, high-volume, scratch kitchen who is ready to take ownership of culinary operations and mentor a talented team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all back-of-house operations to ensure smooth service and consistency

• Be a hands-on leader, setting the tone for quality, teamwork, and efficiency

• Oversee budgeting, inventory, food costs, and waste control

• Lead menu development and seasonal updates

• Recruit, train, and retain top kitchen talent

• Execute private dining and special events with excellence

• Collaborate with ownership and FOH management to deliver exceptional guest experiences

• Maintain kitchen standards for cleanliness, safety, and organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in a Chef role, and background with high-volume, scratch kitchen, single-brand operations

• Experience managing $4M+ in annual revenue preferred

• Proven leadership and training ability; strong communicator with a team-first mindset

• P&L and cost control experience required

• Job stability with a strong track record of growth

• Tech-savvy, organized, and driven by continuous improvement

• Flexible schedule: must be available nights, weekends, and holidays

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer