Executive Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package with

Health and Wellness Benefits (medical,

FSA options for child care assistance

Pet Insurance for your fur babies

Pre-paid legal support

401K and TRUE Matching

Dining discounts and family meals

Perkspot

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Hackensack, NJ, is seeking an experienced chef to lead our high-volume kitchen. You will open and close the line, supervise BOH/FOH, and ensure food quality and presentation meets our standards.

You will hire and develop back-of-house staff, manage schedules and payroll in compliance with state laws, and contribute to cost control and profitability. We offer a competitive package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• For more than 3 years, as a chef, you've been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
• Have advanced knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure with proper documentation to adhere to company standards and addresses any deficiencies.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH and FOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Assists in the ordering and invoicing of product.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

Job description

Hackensack, 390 Hackensack Ave Suite 186, Hackensack, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We're a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

WHO WE'RE INVITING TO THE TABLE

• Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure with proper documentation to adhere to company standards and addresses any deficiencies.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH and FOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Assists in the ordering and invoicing of product.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than3years, as a chef, you've been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Have advanced knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Hackensack, 390 Hackensack Ave Suite 186, Hackensack, New Jersey, United States of America