Top 156 Chef Jobs in Denville, Nj

Head Cook
Ridgewood Station Cafe —Ridgewood, NJ
- $1,200 - $1,500 a week
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Food provided
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Sous Chef
Perona Farms —Andover, NJ
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7h
Executive Sous Chef
Wood Stack Pizza & Kitchen —Pine Brook, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Culinary experience
- Basic math
- Paid time off
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3h
Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
The Barn Kitchen and Bar —Rockaway, NJ
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Quality control
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Sous Chef - Tatte Paramus
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Paramus —Paramus, NJ
- $67,000 - $81,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Executive Chef, Kosher Dining
Restaura —Morristown, NJ
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- 5 years
7d
Executive Chef
University Hospital, Newark NJ —Newark, NJ
- $83,286 - $124,932 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Recruiting
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
9d
Chef de Cuisine
Montage International —Peapack, NJ
- $84,377 - $105,471 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hotel
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Regional Traveling Chef
ISS —Whippany, NJ
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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PERFORMANCE EXECUTIVE CHEF - Red Bulls (MLS) - Morristown NJ
Flik Hospitality Group —Morristown, NJ
- $87,500 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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2d
Kitchen Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group —Hackensack, NJ
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
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Senior Area Executive Chef
Sodexo —Edison, NJ
- $120,190 - $155,540 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9d
EXECUTIVE CHEF, New Jersey
Compass Corporate —Newark, NJ
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Sous Chef
Embassy Suites by Hilton - Berkeley Heights —Berkeley Heights, NJ
- $80,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Chef Manager II-- Private School
Brock & Company Inc —Far Hills, NJ
- $36 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Training & development
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Executive Chef - EC
Montage International —Peapack, NJ
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Executive Chef
Dartcor —Morristown, NJ
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Production Sous Chef
Community FoodBank of New Jersey —Hillside, NJ
- $63,982 - $86,583 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Chef de Cuisine
Wood Stack Pizza Kitchen —Pine Brook, NJ
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
Executive Chef & Sous Chef – Culinary Leadership & Growth Opportunities with Harvest Restaurants (Morris County, NJ)
HARVEST RESTAURANT GROUP LLC —Morris Plains, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Head Cook

Ridgewood Station Cafe
Ridgewood, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$1,200 - $1,500 a week

Benefits

Food provided

Qualifications

Spanish
Event planning
Cooking
English
Food & beverage industry
Mediterranean cuisine
Food industry
Hospitality management

Full Job Description

Overview
We are seeking an energetic and highly skilled Head Cook to lead and elevate our kitchen to new heights. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader with a passion for culinary excellence, exceptional team management skills, and extensive experience in fine dining, catering, and food service management. As the Head Cook, you will oversee all aspects of food production, menu planning, and operational efficiency, ensuring an outstanding experience for our guests while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver memorable dining experiences that reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Duties

Lead and supervise the kitchen department, setting clear goals and standards for quality, service, and safety
Oversee menu development, food preparation, and presentation to ensure consistency and culinary excellence
Manage inventory control, food handling procedures, and kitchen operations to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
Coordinate catering events and special functions, ensuring seamless execution from planning to service
Supervise staff scheduling, shift management, and training programs to foster a motivated and skilled team
Enforce food safety regulations and maintain compliance with health codes across all operations
Collaborate with other departments such as hospitality, bartending, and dietary services to deliver a cohesive guest experience
Monitor financial performance through inventory management and cost control measures while maintaining high-quality standards

Skills

Extensive banquet experience with a strong background in large-scale event coordination
Proven supervising experience in a fast-paced food service environment
Deep knowledge of dietary department operations and food safety protocols
Expertise in food production, culinary techniques, and menu planning for fine dining settings
Strong team management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff effectively
Leadership qualities that inspire confidence and drive continuous improvement
Experience in inventory management, kitchen management, and food handling procedures
Proficiency in catering operations, restaurant management, shift management, and food service delivery
Well-versed in hospitality standards with a focus on exceptional customer service
Knowledge of the food industry trends including culinary innovation and catering solutions
Ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities such as cooking, food preparation, bartending, and serving seamlessly

Join us as the Head Cook to shape extraordinary dining experiences through passionate leadership! We value dedicated professionals committed to excellence in every plate served. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to influence our culinary journey while working within a vibrant team dedicated to hospitality excellence.

Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00 per week

Benefits:

Food provided

Experience:

Cooking: 4 years (Required)
Mediterranean cuisine: 1 year (Preferred)
Breakfast Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)
Spanish (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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chef jobs in denville, nj

Head Cook

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Executive Sous Chef

Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Tatte Paramus

Executive Chef, Kosher Dining

Executive Chef

Chef de Cuisine

Regional Traveling Chef

PERFORMANCE EXECUTIVE CHEF - Red Bulls (MLS) - Morristown NJ

Kitchen Manager

Senior Area Executive Chef

EXECUTIVE CHEF, New Jersey

Sous Chef

Chef Manager II-- Private School

Executive Chef - EC

Executive Chef

Production Sous Chef

Chef de Cuisine

Executive Chef & Sous Chef – Culinary Leadership & Growth Opportunities with Harvest Restaurants (Morris County, NJ)

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