Kitchen Manager/Chef

Olde Silver Tavern; Englishtown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Olde Silver Tavern is seeking a talented Kitchen Manager/Chef in Englishtown, NJ, to create innovative menus and prepare delicious meals. This role requires overseeing kitchen operations, scheduling staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in a kitchen environment, culinary school certification, and strong leadership and time management skills. If you have a passion for cooking and thrive under pressure, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook is required.
• Certification from culinary school preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Create menus according to season and customer research.
• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Culinary techniques

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

Certification from culinary school

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Kitchen Manager/Chef to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating innovative menus and preparing delicious meals for our customers. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff. If you have a passion for creating meals that \"wow\", we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Create menus according to season and customer research
• Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment
• Schedule kitchen team members according to labor budgets
• Control costs by comparing pricing with multiple vendors
• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary
• Follow all food safety regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook
• Certification from culinary school preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leadership skills