Dynamic, Respectful, and Sociable Working Environment
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Opportunity for advancement
We are seeking an experienced chef and kitchen operator to lead a high-volume upscale casual restaurant.
This is a hands-on leadership position for a working chef who leads from the line, running expo, maintains standards during service, develops kitchen staff, and drives operational excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for improving kitchen performance through strong leadership, communication, organization, and accountability. This is not a desk job. We are looking for someone who is comfortable running expo, working stations when needed, coaching cooks, and leading by example during busy services.
Responsibilities:
Lead daily kitchen operations and service execution
Manage and improve ticket times, food quality, and consistency
Oversee expo during service and maintain communication between FOH and BOH
Train, develop, and hold kitchen staff accountable
Manage food ordering, inventory, and product organization
Monitor food cost, waste, and kitchen efficiency
Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
Assist with menu development, specials, and recipe consistency
Build systems that support long-term operational success
Qualifications:
Proven experience leading a high-volume restaurant kitchen
Strong cooking and expo experience required
Experience with ordering, inventory management, and food cost controls
Ability to coach and develop kitchen staff
Strong organizational and communication skills
Professional, dependable, and accountable leadership style
Ability to remain calm and effective during busy service periods
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience
Performance and growth opportunities available
Please submit resume and availability for consideration.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Park Ridge, NJ
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Menu Developmentunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Order Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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