Top 186 Executive chef Jobs in Whippany Nj

Executive Chef, Kosher Dining
Restaura —Morristown, NJ
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- 5 years
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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
12d
Senior Area Executive Chef
Sodexo —Edison, NJ
- $120,190 - $155,540 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Director, Culinary Development - Lifestyle
Hyatt Lifestyle Group New York Hub —New York, NY
- $180,500 - $199,500 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Hotel
- Presentation skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Chef 3
Sodexo —Rahway, NJ
- $89,250 - $115,500 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
1d
Head Chef
Confidential —Passaic, NJ
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Referral program
- Food provided
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Lead Recreational Chef & Operations Manager
The Institute Of Culinary Education, Inc —New York, NY
- $65,000 - $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Chef de Cuisine
Glass Ceiling Rooftop —New York, NY
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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3d
Café Chef de Cuisine
Aramark —New York, NY
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Team management
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
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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Executive Chef - Events & Banquets
Goodwin Recruiting —New York, NY
- $175,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Training & development
- Senior level
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
14d
Chef Manager
Aramark —Bridgewater, NJ
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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
Quick Apply
2d
Traveling Executive Chef - Northeast Region (NYC, NJ)
Thompson Hospitality Corporation —New York, NY
- From $1 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Executive Banquet & Production Chef
Rave Catering & Event Planning —Teaneck, NJ
- From $125,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Residential
- Travel
- Recruiting
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
1d
Executive Chef Amityville
Metz Culinary Management —New York, NY
- $74,000 - $77,500 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Chef Manager- Meadowview Hospital
Whitsons Culinary Group —Secaucus, NJ
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Executive Chef
Aramark —New York, NY
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Executive Chef - Saint David's School
FISD —New York, NY
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Executive Chef
Truegigs Inc. —Brooklyn, NY
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Supervising experience
- In-person
Quick Apply
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Executive Chef, Kosher Dining

Restaura -
Morristown, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $90,000 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Staff supervision
Food preparation for special diets
Food service health code compliance
Meat hygiene procedures
Safety regulations
Labor cost analysis
Food sanitation practices
Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Managing hospitality operations budgets

Full Job Description

The Executive Chef is responsible for the full kosher culinary operation, from menu planning and food production through kitchen staff supervision, all in strict compliance with kashrut and under the guidance of the community's rabbinical supervision (mashgiach). This role requires a chef who can balance high-quality, resident-centered dining with the operational discipline required in an institutional, high-volume kosher kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute daily kosher menus appropriate for a senior living resident population, including therapeutic and texture-modified diets as needed
Maintain strict kosher compliance across all food storage, preparation, labeling, and equipment handling, including proper separation of meat, dairy, and pareve items
Work collaboratively with the community's mashgiach and rabbinical supervision on all kashrut-related decisions and kitchen practices
Source and manage certified kosher ingredients and supplier relationships
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen and dining staff
Manage food and labor costs against budget, including ordering, inventory, and waste control
Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and health department sandards in addition to kosher requirements
Oversee kosher-for-Passover kitchen transitions and other holiday-specific kitchen changeovers as applicable
Partner with dining services leadership on resident satisfaction, special events, and family dining experiences

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chef or Executive Chef in an institutional, high-volume kitchen (senior living, healthcare, or large-scale kosher catering strongly preferred)
Demonstrated hands-on experience working in a certified kosher kitchen, including direct experience working under mashgiach supervision
Working knowledge of kashrut, including meat and dairy separation, pareve handling, and kosher certification standards
Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred
ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential
Strong leadership, staff supervision, and kitchen management skills
Experience managing food and labor costs within a defined budget

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience specifically in a senior living, assisted living, or healthcare dining environment
Experience managing therapeutic or texture-modified diets
Familiarity with kosher-for-Passover kitchen conversion processes

Restaura, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, is a leading hospitality and culinary culture specialized in food and dining management services. Through its dedication to innovation and exceptional service, Restaura is setting new standards for food and dining management services in senior living and active aging communities. Restaura leverages state-of-the-art technology, data analytics, and forward-thinking strategies to craft dining experiences and business solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. Restaura combines the latest advancements in nutrition science, culinary artistry, and hospitality to create truly extraordinary experiences. More information about Restaura can be found at Restaura | The Future of Senior Living Dining

Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!

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