Kitchen Manager/Chef

Olde Silver Tavern; Englishtown (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Olde Silver Tavern in Englishtown, NJ, is seeking a Kitchen Manager/Chef to lead menu development and kitchen operations, creating seasonal menus and ensuring high-quality meals for guests. The role requires proven chef experience, culinary-school training preferred, ServeSafe certification, and strong leadership under pressure, with a focus on cost control and food safety in a busy tavern setting.

This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a chef or cook.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification is required.
• Culinary school certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Calm under pressure

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Delegation

Education

Culinary school certification preferred

Job description

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.

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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