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Executive Chef | New Opening | Steakhouse

Location: Marlboro New Jersey

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000

Posted Date: 09.03.2025

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 50208036

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Job Description

Job Title: Executive Chef – Italian Cuisine

Location: Marlboro, NJ

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef with a strong background in Italian cuisine to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, precision, and leadership to a high-volume, casual fine-dining environment. You will be responsible for menu development, kitchen operations, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, train, and inspire a team of kitchen staff to achieve excellence in food preparation and presentation.
Develop, execute, and update menus with a focus on authentic and modern Italian cuisine.
Manage kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory, scheduling, and cost control.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Collaborate with management on special events, catering, and seasonal menu offerings.
Maintain consistency, quality, and creativity across all dishes served.
Monitor food costs, portion control, and kitchen efficiency to maximize profitability.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in Italian cuisine.
Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary Italian cooking techniques and ingredients.
Proven ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Proficiency in kitchen management software and inventory control systems is a plus.
Passion for culinary innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits: