Executive Sous Chef needed in Whippany, New Jersey, United States

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Executive Sous Chef

Company: WORKHUB AGENCY

Job Location: Whippany, New Jersey, United States

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Job Salary: 0 USD per month.

Date Posted: April 16, 2025

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Job Description

Dartcor Food Services is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our award-winning culinary team at our state-of-the-art commissary in Whippany, NJ. This role is central to delivering high-end, production-focused lunch catering that consistently exceeds expectations. We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on culinary leader with a genuine love for hospitality and a drive to inspire excellence at every level. This role is a heavy production role so you must truly love cooking each day. About the Role As the  Executive Sous Chef, you’ll support the Executive Chef in leading a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring our off-premise catering production runs with precision, creativity, and heart. You’ll have a strong command of high-volume execution, while never losing sight of the finer details that elevate each event into an unforgettable experience. This is a leadership role that blends culinary artistry with operational excellence—and requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-first environment. Opportunity to learn from and be mentored by best-in-class culinary team. Key Responsibilities Lead with empathy, integrity, and inclusion—fostering a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and accountability Support and execute daily catering production with a focus on quality, timeliness, and consistency Mentor and develop culinary talent through hands-on training, coaching, and leadership by example Maintain and elevate food and workplace safety standards across all kitchen operations Monitor food cost, inventory, labor efficiency, and other key budgetary goals Collaborate with the Executive Chef to innovate and standardize recipes; update and maintain accurate documentation Uphold Dartcor’s commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices Execute off-premise catering events as needed Maintain a visible, engaged presence on the kitchen floor—leading with a hands-on, can-do attitude What We’re Looking For A passionate, purpose-driven leader with a deep sense of hospitality and care 3–5 years of experience in off-premise catering production, with at least 3 years in a leadership role at a premium catering company Culinary degree preferred, but not required Deep knowledge of high-end food preparation, presentation, and production systems Strong communication skills—both written and verbal Proven ability to manage inventory, labor, and kitchen operations efficiently A track record of creating safe, positive, and inspiring kitchen environments Availability to work a flexible schedule; position requires a 5-day work week, with availability across 7 days as needed Someone who wants tremendous upward mobility! Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick Days Paid Holidays

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