Executive Chef & Culinary Ops Leader (Hospital)

Hudson Regional Health; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health is seeking an Executive Chef in Hoboken, NJ to lead the food and nutrition team, develop culinary solutions for patient and guest needs, and ensure standards across production and service. You will oversee culinary operations, coach staff, and manage training, safety, and quality controls in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree and at least five years of supervisory experience in hospital food service, with strong leadership and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required.
• Minimum five years’ supervisory experience in hospital food and nutrition required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the food and nutrition team and develop culinary solutions for patient and customer needs.
• Manage culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards.
• Apply culinary techniques to food preparation and final presentation.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff; manage performance data and training records.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and adherence to safety policies.
• Monitor labor targets, margins, and inventory trends.
• Interact with guests and maintain client rapport; lead team meetings and huddles.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hudson Regional Health is seeking an Executive Chef in Hoboken, NJ to lead the food and nutrition team, develop culinary solutions for patient and guest needs, and ensure standards across production and service. You will oversee culinary operations, coach staff, and manage training, safety, and quality controls in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree and at least five years of supervisory experience in hospital food service, with strong leadership and financial acumen.