Executive Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonus eligibility

3 weeks PTO (approx.)

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Promotions from within

Job summary

Yard House is seeking an Executive Chef in East Rutherford, NJ to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record in a high-volume, full-service setting.

You will drive culinary excellence, mentor teams, and implement systems that deliver exceptional dining experiences while upholding brand standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Current salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant 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 showing upward career and salary progression.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Lead and develop kitchen and service teams to ensure consistency.
• Deliver high quality, great tasting food to guests.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Drive efficient execution and smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Culinary excellence

Guest service

High-volume operations

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Executive Chef | Yard House# Executive Chef1 American Dream Way, Suite A325, on the 3rd level next to DSW, East Rutherford NJ 07073## 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—and 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