Area Chef Manager

Dartcor Hospitality; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K after 1 year

Paid time off

Job summary

Dartcor Hospitality in Morristown, New Jersey, seeks a Culinary Leader to guide kitchens across rotating properties, ensuring high-quality dishes and brand standards.

Develop seasonal menus, mentor teams, manage inventory, and uphold food safety and sanitation across venues.

This role offers a competitive salary of $75,000, travel allowances, comprehensive benefits, and weekday hours, with opportunities for growth within our luxury brands.

Qualifications

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare and serve high-quality dishes with consistency and creativity.
• Develop seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients and accommodate client dietary needs.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff ensuring food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen across rotating properties.
• Ensure menu execution aligns with brand standards and quality.
• Collaborate with kitchen teams and management during rotations.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Share cross-property insights with culinary leadership.
• Provide coverage during staffing shortages or events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team development

Communication

Bilingual

Job description

About Us

Dartcor Enterprises leveragesthe power of hospitality to inspire human connection and unlock the potential of people, teams, and communities. Through our family of brands—DartcorHospitality, Chelsea Hospitality Group, and ŌmeCaterers—we design and deliver experiences that elevate daily life and reimagine the role of food, service, and space in the modern world. From next-generation workplace dining to destination restaurants and high-end catering, Dartcoris where hospitality meets purpose—and where culture is created every day. Learn more at dartcor.com, ChelseaHG.com and Omecaterers.com

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
• Share cross-property insights, techniques, and best practices back to culinary leadership
• Provide coverage during staffing vacancies, high-volume periods, or special events

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

Benefits

What You'll Get From Us?

• Competitive salary-$75,000, 401K after 1 year
• Travel allowance will be provided
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and luxurious hospitality environment
• Work-life balance with weekday hours