About Us:
Dartcor Enterprises is hiring a full-time Traveling Chef to rotate across our Dartcor Hospitality Group portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to build broad, cross-concept culinary experiences— while enjoying the stability of a single, full-time employer with benefits.
This is not a contract position. You'll be a permanent member of the Dartcor culinary team, rotating between assigned properties rather than tied to one kitchen.
What You'll Do:
• Rotate between assigned Dartcor properties.
• Learn and execute each property's menu, service style, and brand standards
• Partner with property-level kitchen teams, sous chefs, and management during each rotation
• Maintain consistency in food quality, safety, and presentation across locations
• Provide coverage during staffing vacancies, high-volume periods, or special events
• Share cross-property insights, techniques, and best practices back to culinary leadership
Requirements
What We Need From You:
· Culinary Leadership: Lead the kitchen team in preparing and serving high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency and creativity in every plate.
· Menu Creation: Develop seasonal menus based on fresh, local ingredients, and cater to client dietary preferences and restrictions.
· Team Development: Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety, quality standards, and operational excellence.
· Inventory Management: Manage inventory, track supplies, and place orders as necessary to maintain smooth operations.
· Guest Relations: Interact with guests, accommodating special requests and ensuring a superior dining experience.
· Operational Excellence: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
· 3+ years of experience in NYC or fine-dining restaurants, boutique hotels, or upscale catering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
· Minimum 5 years of catering experience
· Expertise in menu planning, cost control, and food production
· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to train and guide kitchen staff
· Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation protocols
· Comfortable adapting quickly to new kitchens, teams, and menus across rotating properties
· Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
· Bilingual a plus
What You'll Get From Us?
If you’re a motivated culinary professional with leadership experience, we want to hear from you. Join our team as an Area Chef Manager and take the next step in your culinary career!
| Location | Morristown, New Jersey |