Chef de Cuisine Jobs in West Orange, NJ

A Chef de Cuisine, also known as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, is a crucial role in the culinary industry. They are responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the kitchen, including menu creation, food preparation, and staff management. They handle the hiring, training, and supervision of kitchen staff, ensure quality control of dishes, and maintain sanitary and safety standards. In addition to their leadership role, Chef de Cuisine also plays a significant part in the kitchen's financial aspect, such as managing budgets, controlling costs, and sourcing ingredients.

Being a Chef de Cuisine requires a blend of hard and soft skills. These include exceptional cooking skills, creativity, leadership, time management, and a deep understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines. It's also crucial to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they often need to interact with staff, suppliers, and sometimes, customers. In terms of education, a degree in culinary arts and certifications like Certified Executive Chef (CEC) from the American Culinary Federation are highly regarded. Before becoming a Chef de Cuisine, a person might hold roles such as a Sous Chef, Line Cook, or Kitchen Manager, where they gain experience in cooking and managing a kitchen.

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Taphouse Grille

Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef – Casual Dining (American Cuisine) Location: Taphouse Grille 1930 NJ 57 Hackettstown,NJ Job Type: Full-time About Us: The Taphouse Grille is a local, family-friendly...

Executive Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Are you a culinary mastermind with a passion for creating delicious and innovative dishes? Nota Bene Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in Brooklyn, NY 11235. Job...

Executive Chef 2

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Role Overview: Are You the One? We are seeking a hands-on, creative, and imaginative Culinarian with a discriminatory eye for detail. You will have prior experience managing a diverse high end...

Executive Chef 1

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Role Overview: As an Executive Chef with Sodexo, you'll bring precision, passion, and leadership to a high-profile Corporate Services account in New York City. In this role, youll oversee a...

Chef Manager

  • Jamaica, NY (24 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (24 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Role Overview: Sodexo Live! is seeking a Chef Manager with prior culinary supervisory skills and hands-on food production experience to join our team at the preseguious Delta Sky Club at JFK...

EXECUTIVE CHEF - Airport Lounge, JFK

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

EXECUTIVE CHEF - Airport Lounge, JFK Compass Group New York Salary: $112,500.00 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and...

Chef Manager

  • Middlesex, NJ (19 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (19 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Chef Manager Middlesex Manor Care Home, 119 Harrow Road, Middlesex, Wembley, HA9 6DQ CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10 Salary up to 17.35 depending on experience 2000 annual bonus*...

Executive Chef, Operations

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. Reporting to the General Manager of the unit, the Executive Chef, Operations is responsible for daily...

Head Chef for Busy Queens Pizzeria (Liberty Avenue)

  • South Richmond Hill, NY (24 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Richmond Hill, NY (24 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Were a popular pizzeria on Liberty Avenue in Queens, looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen. If youre passionate about pizza and Italian cuisine, we want you! Call Ronnie ...

Executive Chef

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for the development and execution of all menus; a la carte, banquets and social events, with an emphasis on quality and consistency....

Executive Chef, Stella 34

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Stella 34 in New York, New York. Located in the heart of...

Executive Chef Weill Cornell Medicine

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for the development and execution of all menus; a la carte, banquets and social events, with an emphasis on quality and consistency....

Executive Chef

  • Montclair, NJ (2 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (2 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Experienced Executive Chef (minimum 3 years / NYC preferred) sought for well established and bustling New Jersey restaurants. Must be well versed in American / Continental / Ethnic Iconic cuisine,...

Executive Chef

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Executive Chef Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,966 current hospitality jobs what where Executive Chef Stella 34...

Head Chef

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

or 96 months of hands-on experience in successfully leading full-service kitchen, Thai cuisine cooking and quality control; and must also have a strong grasp of traditional and modern Thai cuisine cooking...

Demographic Data for West Orange, NJ

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This program is taken by Master chef Shawn who have worked out 12 different selected recipes making a great menu.Each recipes is depicting a different technique and skill and combined together...
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Salary for Chef de Cuisine Jobs in West Orange, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chef de Cuisines in West Orange, NJ offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.0%
Bachelor's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
0.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chef de Cuisines in West Orange, NJ
4-6 years
39.3%
2-4 years
32.1%
1-2 years
10.7%
6-8 years
10.7%
10+ years
3.6%
8-10 years
3.6%


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