Top 110 Head chef Jobs in Kearny, Nj

Sous Chef - Tatte Paramus
Tatte Bakery & Café —Maywood, NJ
- $67,000 - $81,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Head Chef and Kitchen Manager
Sugar Tree Cafe —Nutley, NJ
- $50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Senior level
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Prep Cook
Levy Sector —Harrison, NJ
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Corporate Chef
Roland Foods, LLC —New York, NY
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
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HEAD CHEF
HOT & FRESH FOOD STORE —Union City, NJ
- $27.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
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Cafe Head Chef - Tatte Gramercy
Tatte Bakery & Café —New York, NY
- $82,000 - $108,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Head Chef
Oyamel NYC —New York, NY
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Google Workspace
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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DREAM Program Chef
Brigaid —Bronx, NY
- $110,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Lead Cook, In School (No Nights/Weekends) - Newark,NJ
Red Rabbit —Newark, NJ
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Help
Fairfield Falafel House —Fairfield, NJ
- From $120 a day
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Employee discount
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Executive Chef
Modern Restaurant Group —Westfield, NJ
- From $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Head Chef/Cook
Bar Cilento —Long Hill, NJ
- Multiple hires
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Restaurant
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Head Chef- Mediterranean
AJo LLC —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- In-person
- Paid time off
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Line Cook
PB&J Hospitality Group —Saddle River, NJ
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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11d
Sushi Chef
RA Sushi - Time Square —New York, NY
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Hand tools
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef
Hudson Manpower —New York, NY
- $850 - $1,250 a month
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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SOUS CHEF 2- Rutgers University Greek House Chefs
GREEK HOUSE CHEFS INC —New Brunswick, NJ
- $22 - $24 an hour
- No experience needed
- English
- Mid-level
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Head of Culinary Operations - New York
Soho House & Co. —New York, NY
- $175,000 - $200,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
SALS BISTRO & BAR LLC —Carteret, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mentoring
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Corporate Chef
Maschio's Food Service —Piscataway, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
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Sous Chef - Tatte Paramus

Tatte Bakery & Café -
Maywood, NJ

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Job Details

$67,000 - $81,000 a year

Benefits

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service health code compliance
Cost control
High school diploma or GED
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Hospitality management

Full Job Description

Founded by Tzurit Or in 2007, Tatte Bakery began in a home kitchen and at Boston farmers markets before opening its first café in Brookline, Massachusetts. What started as a small neighborhood bakery has grown into a beloved brand with cafés throughout Greater Boston, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and now the Tri State area. While each café has its own unique personality, all are rooted in the same original spirit of Tatte: a welcoming place to gather, feel at home, and find inspiration, comfort, and joy.

DREAM & GROW WITH US

At Tatte, we are a team of people from diverse backgrounds working together to inspire, care for, and nurture life every day. We welcome individuals who are passionate, ambitious, genuine, and love people, food, pastry, and coffee. If you are excited to be part of our journey, there are many ways to join our team and opportunities to grow for those who want to learn and build a career with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Sous Chef at Tatte, you will support all kitchen operations within your café and play an important role in the success and development of your kitchen team. Sous Chefs help lead teams of Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers in a fast paced, high volume environment rooted in quality, collaboration, and genuine hospitality.

We are looking for leaders who are passionate about scratch made food, thrive in dynamic kitchen environments, and have the ability to engage, inspire, and develop strong teams while maintaining operational excellence. Sous Chefs are responsible for overall kitchen execution in the absence of the Cafe Head Chef. We expect our Sous Chefs to:

Support kitchen production and service according to established operational standards
Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization
Coach and develop kitchen team members while fostering a positive team environment
Live Tatte’s core values and help support our mission
Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Bring a strong passion for culinary excellence and guest experience

Scope of Responsibilities

Oversee production and service according to established guidelines
Adhere to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards
Complete all daily management tasks in a timely manner
Develop a strong understanding of the menu through daily tasting
Coach kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation standards
Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
Maintain inventory within established guidelines while ensuring product availability
Assist with implementation of seasonal menu changes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability and desire to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work 10+ hour shifts and stand, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

Minimum of 3 years of culinary or kitchen management experience in a high volume food service environment
Comprehensive knowledge of food and a strong passion for culinary excellence
Strong understanding of quality execution, presentation, food safety, sanitation, and food cost controls
Knowledge of systems, operational standards, and processes that contribute to successful execution
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred

Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Previous experience with UltiPro, Toast POS, CrunchTime, and Teamworx preferred
ServSafe, Allergen, and ChokeSaver certifications preferred

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

Competitive Pay: $67,000–$81,000 annually, depending on experience
Quarterly bonus program
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k) with company match
Free employee assistance program services
Flexible schedules with no late nights
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Free meals and drinks
Exciting potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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