Top 1322 Kitchen leader Jobs in Mountainside, Nj

Executive Chef
Naxos Brooklyn —Brooklyn, NY
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
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Service Tech - Kitchen Ventilation Service Controls - NNJ to NY
Nelbud —Moonachie, NJ
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef - Soho House New York
Soho House & Co. —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Sushi Chef
Sushi Lab/Chemistry Room —New York, NY
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Project Manager
Singer Equipment Company —Paterson, NJ
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- PMP
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Manhattan
City Sounds of NY —Manhattan, NY
- $63 - $85 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Children
- Entry level
- Relocation assistance
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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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Line-Prep Cook
Baltusrol Golf Club —Springfield, NJ
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Overtime
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Associate
VTI Studios —East Brunswick, NJ
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Lead Line Cook
clementina —Montclair, NJ
- $16 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- In-person
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Chef de Cuisine
Boqueria —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Store Manager
La Piadineria —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Watermark Designs —Brooklyn, NY
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
La Pecora Bianca —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Management
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory —Rockaway, NJ
- $17.00 - $23.25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Head of Engineering
Abacus Business Computer LLC —New York, NY
- From $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory —Bridgewater, NJ
- $17.00 - $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sous Chef
Confidential —Montville, NJ
- From $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Food provided
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Maintenance Technician
Homeless Solutions —Hanover, NJ
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Prep Cook
The Cheesecake Factory —Rockaway, NJ
- $15.92 - $21.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Executive Chef

Naxos Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $110,000 a year

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid time off
Food provided

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Menu design
Line cook experience
Teamwork
Operations management
Recipe development
Team leadership
Labor cost analysis
Team development
Kitchen cost control
Continuous improvement
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Hospitality industry experience
Industry trends
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Menu costing
Restaurant cost management
Restaurant supply ordering

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000–$110,000 (Based on Experience) + Performance-Based Bonus
Application Deadline: July 30, 2026

About Naxos

Naxos is an upscale Mediterranean and Spanish fusion restaurant located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Our concept combines the bold flavors of the Mediterranean with modern Spanish influences, delivering an elevated dining experience through exceptional cuisine, warm hospitality, and sophisticated ambiance.

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary program. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative chef to build a talented kitchen team, develop a distinctive menu, and help define the culinary identity of one of Brooklyn's premier dining destinations.

Position Summary

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, creativity, and execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive fine dining experience, exceptional operational skills, and a passion for Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all daily kitchen operations while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Design and execute seasonal Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired menus that reflect the Naxos brand.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
Maintain consistency in food preparation, presentation, and guest experience.
Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food costing, and vendor relationships.
Monitor labor and food costs while maximizing operational efficiency.
Implement and maintain standardized recipes, preparation procedures, and quality controls.
Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development, special events, catering opportunities, and promotional initiatives.
Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in an upscale, high-volume restaurant.
Strong expertise in Mediterranean, Spanish, or Latin-inspired cuisine.
Proven success in menu development, recipe standardization, and cost management.
Experience managing kitchen teams of 10 or more employees.
Strong understanding of food costing, purchasing, inventory control, and labor management.
Knowledge of current culinary techniques, presentation standards, and industry trends.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment while maintaining exceptional standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with catering, banquet, or private dining operations.
Familiarity with hospitality management systems and kitchen inventory software.
Demonstrated success opening new restaurant concepts or leading culinary program development.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.
Performance-based bonus structure tied to food cost management, guest satisfaction, and overall restaurant performance.
Creative freedom to develop and evolve the culinary program.
Opportunity to shape the vision of a growing, high-profile restaurant.
Supportive ownership committed to quality ingredients, operational excellence, and long-term success.
Potential opportunities for future profit sharing or equity based on performance and tenure.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit:

Resume
Portfolio of previous menus or culinary work (preferred)
Brief cover letter describing your culinary philosophy and vision for Naxos

Email: [email protected]

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and a practical cooking evaluation.

If you are an experienced culinary leader with a passion for innovation, excellence, and hospitality, we invite you to join Naxos and help create one of Brooklyn's most exciting dining experiences.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Food provided
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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kitchen leader jobs in mountainside, nj

Executive Chef

Service Tech - Kitchen Ventilation Service Controls - NNJ to NY

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Executive Sushi Chef

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