Executive Chef

Yard House Restaurants; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Paid time off

401(k) with match up to 120%

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Yard House Restaurants is seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to lead restaurant operations, drive culinary excellence, and cultivate a high-performing team. The role emphasizes delivering great food and guest experiences while maintaining effective systems for smooth daily operations.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen and service activities, mentor staff, and uphold Yard House standards across a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Current salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution.
• Stable job history showing upward career progression.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on quality and guest experience.
• Lead and develop teams to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Implement systems and processes to ensure efficient, profitable operations.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Culinary excellence

Team development

Process knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$80000 per year - $96000 per year

Everyone should have a career this satisfying!

Our Yardies need a ringleader.

We’ve got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good beer—a loads of it) thanks in no small part to our Executive Chefs leading the charge. They oversee the day-to-day operations of their restaurants, making good on our promise to consistently deliver high quality, great tasting food to our Guests, and to create workplaces our Team Members are stoked to call their own.

What makes our House a great home?

• Yard House was built on craft beer and classic rock. “Boring” isn’t in our DNA—and it’s certainly not in our day-to-day.
• Competitive salary with weekly pay, and quarterly bonus eligibility
• Commitment to Quality of Life with no more than 50 hours a week, with 2 days off
• Paid time off: up to 3 weeks off a year within the first year
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• State Benefits Overview
• Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings *
• Company-paid Retirement Plus Benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account *
• Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at a 15% discount *
• after one year of service

Room To Grow

• 99% of our General Managers, Executive Chefs, and Directors of Operations are promoted from within, and 60% of our Restaurant Managers are promoted from Team Member positions
• We’ve got 85+ restaurants nationwide with growth goals across the nation
• We’re part of the Darden Family of Restaurants, the world’s largest casual dining company

What We’re Looking For

• Current, salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferred
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution
• Stable job history, which demonstrates upward career and salary progression
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent