Executive Chef

Nbutexas; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nbutexas in Summit, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume upscale steakhouse. You will drive execution, develop teams, and uphold quality and service standards in a structured, performance-driven environment.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, cost and labor control, and the ability to manage kitchen systems, menus, and vendor relationships while partnering with ownership on performance goals.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef experience in upscale or high-volume settings.
• Hands-on leader with strong team development skills.
• Ability to manage food and labor costs and kitchen systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations including service, prep, and production.
• Maintain quality, plating, and standards across stations.
• Hire, train, and develop BOH staff at all levels.
• Drive accountability, performance, and culture in the kitchen.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee food and labor cost, and kitchen financials.
• Ensure sanitation and food safety compliance.
• Lead scheduling and staffing strategies.
• Execute menus and maintain recipes and systems.
• Partner with ownership on operations and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Team development

Food safety

Accountability

Job description

We are hiring an Executive Chef for a high-volume, upscale steakhouse known for quality, consistency, and a strong service culture. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive execution, develop teams, and maintain high standards in a structured, performance-driven environment.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, including service execution, prep, and production
• Maintain consistency in food quality, plating, and standards across all stations
• Hire, train, and develop BOH team members at all levels
• Drive accountability, performance, and culture within the kitchen
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Oversee food cost, labor cost, and overall kitchen financial performance
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and operational standards
• Lead scheduling, labor planning, and staffing strategies
• Execute menus and ensure adherence to recipes and systems
• Partner with ownership and leadership on operations and performance goals

Executive Chef Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef experience in upscale casual or fine dining, high-volume environments
• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, team-first approach
• Experience in scratch kitchens with high standards of execution
• Ability to manage costs, labor, and kitchen systems effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of accountability and pride in performance
• Stable background with demonstrated team development

Executive Chef Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $80k-$100k
• Bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth and advancement opportunities within a multi-unit restaurant group