Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchens, Flexible Schedule

The Peacock Inn; Hopewell (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible schedule

Limited Medical Insurance

Great Discount Program

Job summary

Genesis Hospitality in Hopewell, NJ is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations in a full-time role. The ideal candidate will oversee food preparation, menu development, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities include training, recipe standardization, and coordinating catering events while ensuring safety and quality. Must have Serv Safe certification and 5+ years in professional kitchens, with the ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in professional kitchens.
• Must have Serv Safe certification.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct kitchen staff activities.
• Strong understanding of sanitation and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and service of foods across pantry, salads, soups, sauces and entrees.
• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Develop recipes and standardize production for consistency.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and dress code compliance.
• Lead catering events and demonstrate culinary techniques.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

High-volume kitchens

Education

Serv Safe Certified

Job description

Genesis Hospitality in Hopewell, NJ is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations in a full-time role. The ideal candidate will oversee food preparation, menu development, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities include training, recipe standardization, and coordinating catering events while ensuring safety and quality. Must have Serv Safe certification and 5+ years in professional kitchens, with the ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.