Head Chef | Seasonal Menus, High-Volume Kitchen Lead

The Inn on St. Louis; Egg Harbor City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inn on St. Louis in Egg Harbor City, NJ is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations, seasonal menu planning, recipe development, and flawless dish execution that reflects the Inn's concept and standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and ordering, ensure food safety compliance, and collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership to support events, training, and cost control while maintaining a welcoming, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with menu development & high-volume service
• Community engagement with local produce & vendors
• Kitchen management including staffing, training & performance oversight
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation & regulatory compliance in a commercial kitchen
• Inventory & cost control, vendor coordination for ordering & delivery
• Experience designing menus for private events, banquets & special functions
• Excellent communication & collaboration with ownership and front-of-house
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining quality
• Head Chef/Executive Chef or leadership role experience in hospitality
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Commitment to a welcoming, inclusive, respectful environment for guests and team

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations including seasonal menu planning and recipe development
• Collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership to maintain consistent service
• Supervise kitchen staff, training and performance oversight
• Manage inventory, ordering and food cost controls
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance in all activities
• Design menus and offerings for private events, banquets and functions
• Maintain a positive, professional work environment and team morale

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

High-volume service

Community engagement

Kitchen management

Food safety & compliance

Inventory & cost control

Event menu design

Communication & collaboration

Hospitality leadership

Culinary degree/training

Welcoming environment

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Job description

The Inn on St. Louis in Egg Harbor City, NJ is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations, seasonal menu planning, recipe development, and flawless dish execution that reflects the Inn's concept and standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and ordering, ensure food safety compliance, and collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership to support events, training, and cost control while maintaining a welcoming, high-performing team.