Executive Chef: High-Volume Culinary Leader & Growth

Flik Hospitality Group; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (site/state varies)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and maintain a safe, sanitary work environment for staff. You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines, shaping an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with entrepreneurial spirit.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong catering experience, and a focus on quality, production, sanitation, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience strongly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, cost controls and presentation.
• Computers skills including MS Office and email usage.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste logs.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation per standards.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas; ensures adherence by staff.
• Keeps inventory within guidelines and ensures product availability.
• Manages leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Complies with health, safety, and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in departmental meetings and professional programs.

Skills

Hands-on chef experience

5+ years kitchen management

Extensive catering experience

High volume operations

Institutional cooking

Batch cooking

Food and catering trends

Computers in office (MS Office)

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Outlook

Email & Internet

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and maintain a safe, sanitary work environment for staff. You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines, shaping an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with entrepreneurial spirit.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong catering experience, and a focus on quality, production, sanitation, and cost controls.