Area Chef Manager

Dartcor Hospitality; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $75k

Travel allowance

Health, dental, vision

401K after 1 year

Paid time off

Weekday hours

Job summary

Dartcor Hospitality is seeking a Traveling Chef to rotate across our portfolio of properties. You’ll be a permanent member of the culinary team with full benefits and competitive compensation.

You will lead kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus from local ingredients, train staff, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and quality across locations. You’ll fill coverage during peak periods and share best practices across properties.

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen team in preparing and serving high-quality dishes.
• Develop seasonal menus based on fresh, local ingredients.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage inventory, track supplies, and place orders to maintain operations.
• Interact with guests and accommodate special requests.
• Ensure all kitchen operations comply with safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between assigned properties and learn each brand’s standards.
• Execute each property's menu and service style as directed by leadership.
• Collaborate with property-level kitchen teams and management during rotations.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, safety, and presentation across locations.
• Provide coverage during staffing vacancies, high-volume periods, or events.
• Share cross-property insights and best practices with culinary leadership.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Creation

Team Development

Inventory Management

Guest Relations

Operations Excellence

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

Dartcor Enterprises is hiring a full-time Traveling Chef to rotate across our Dartcor Hospitality Group portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to build broad, cross-concept culinary experiences— while enjoying the stability of a single, full-time employer with benefits.

This is not a contract position. You'll be a permanent member of the Dartcor culinary team, rotating between assigned properties rather than tied to one kitchen.

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

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