Location
- Middlesex County, NJ Salary
- $75-85k Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision (50% employer-paid), PTO, 401k with 4% Match, Discretionary Holiday Bonus Established culinary and events company producing scratch-made cuisine for corporate, university, and social events serving up to 1,000 guests.
Qualifications:
Tenure that shows stability in prior roles, averaging at least 1.5 years per position Approximately 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience Experience executing catered events or banquets serving up to 1,000 guests Scratch-cooking background required; no reheating or pre-portioned foodservice operations Must be able to communicate effectively in kitchen Spanish Working knowledge of ordering, inventory, scheduling, food costing, and kitchen administration Comfortable leading commissary production and onsite event execution Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, production planning, and quality control Hands-on leader willing to support production during high-volume periods Must be a local candidate with reliable transportation for onsite events Ideal for an ambitious Sous Chef looking to grow into an Executive Chef position
Requirements:
Positive, growth-minded leader who contributes to a strong kitchen culture Calm and organized under pressure during large-scale events Team-first mentality with strong communication skills Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain consistency across production and service Dependable, proactive, and eager to take on greater culinary leadership responsibility
