Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Elizabeth Wetherhold
Hackensack, New Jersey | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $120,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 178996
Job Summary
To Apply for this Job Click Here
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for an elevated, modern steakhouse in Bergen County, NJ. This is an opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume, upscale environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food, developing strong teams, and driving operational excellence.
The ideal candidate combines classic steakhouse expertise with a modern culinary perspective, strong financial acumen, and a commitment to creating an outstanding guest experience.
Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Creative input and autonomy in menu development
- Career growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group
- Supportive ownership team focused on excellence and innovation
- Opportunity to lead an exciting, elevated dining concept
Executive Chef Responsibilities
- Lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency
- Develop and execute seasonal menus while maintaining the restaurant's culinary identity
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
- Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
- Partner closely with front-of-house leadership to deliver a seamless guest experience
- Oversee inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and labor management
- Control food and labor costs while meeting financial goals
- Ensure smooth execution during high-volume service and private events
- Train front-of-house staff on menu knowledge and culinary offerings
- Operate the kitchen according to established budgets and financial plans
Executive Chef Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of consecutive experience as an Executive Chef
- Strong background in upscale steakhouse or high-end American cuisine
- Proven success leading and developing high-performing culinary teams
- Experience with menu development using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing, and budgeting
- Experience collaborating with front-of-house leadership and supporting private event operations
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding cuisine
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
JOB ID: 178996
#post
Elizabeth Wetherhold
To Apply for this Job Click Here
Share This Job
Share This Job
I Want More Jobs Like This In My Inbox Weekly.
Powered by Dalia
Fast Food GM
Sous Chef
General Manager
General Manager
Additional Information
At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
