Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Toms River, NJ

Salary: $115,000 – $125,000 + Bonus Program

Overview:

A prestigious culinary operation in Toms River, NJ is seeking an Executive Catering Chef to lead luxury catering services across a range of high-touch, bespoke events. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished and strategic chef who excels in executing flawless experiences for discerning clientele, including VIPs, and can lead with both precision and creativity—within the boundaries of kosher-style cuisine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee culinary execution for elegant events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale affairs.
• Collaborate with leadership and event teams to develop elevated menus that reflect seasonality, sophistication, and client expectations.
• Ensure operational excellence from production to plating—driving consistency, presentation, and exceptional quality.
• Take full ownership of kitchen operations, including staffing, logistics, ordering, inventory, and execution.
• Design dishes that balance creativity with kosher guidelines, pushing the envelope of what’s possible in refined kosher-style dining.
• Maintain impeccable standards in food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Work directly with high-profile clients and VIP guests, ensuring all culinary aspects exceed expectations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of executive-level culinary experience, preferably in luxury catering or fine dining.
• Proven ability to manage upscale, multi-format events with discretion and elegance.
• Familiarity with kosher cuisine preferred; must be open and respectful of dietary laws.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a polished, service-minded approach.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail under pressure.
• Deep commitment to hospitality, innovation, and refined guest experiences.

Why Join Us?

We specialize in creating memorable, high-end experiences that consistently raise the bar. If you are driven by quality, creativity, and the pursuit of culinary excellence—even within unique boundaries—we invite you to be part of a team where “we do the impossible” is not just a mantra, but a standard.