Kaye Personnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager | Head Chef to maintain operations at an established high volume Bar & Grill (similar to P.J. Whelihan's Pub) located in the Atlantic County, NJ area - near Hammonton, NJ.

This opportunity is a Direct Hire opportunity.

Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 Per Year, Dependent on Experience

Schedule:

• Monday- Tuesday: CLOSED
• Wednesday: 4pm- 10pm
• Thursday: 4pm- 10pm
• Friday: 11am - 11pm
• Saturday: 11am - 11pm
• Sunday: 11am - 9pm

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Staff Management
• Hospitality Management
• Food Preparation
• Quality Control
• Inventory Ordering

This position will require a strong leader with excellent communication skills towards staff and clientele. In addition, the kitchen manager will be focused on organization with the ability to prioritize and troubleshoot various issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Staff Management - Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks and assistants, ensuring efficient workflow and high performance.
• Food Preparation and Quality Control - Monitor food preparation, maintain recipe standards, and ensure meals meet quality and presentation expectations.
• Inventory and Ordering - Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and track food costs to maintain budget goals.
• Health and Safety Compliance - Enforce food safety, sanitation, and fire regulations, ensuring the kitchen meets local, state, and federal standards.
• Menu Planning - Assist in menu development, adjust recipes, and coordinate special orders or catering requests.
• Operational Oversight - Coordinate kitchen activities, optimize workflow, and ensure smooth communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Customer Interaction - Address customer feedback or complaints related to food quality or service when necessary.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 2 - 3 years Proven Culinary Experience and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Experience in a fast-paced Bar and Grill (Ex. P.J. Whelihan's Pub, Victory Bar, Ott's, The Jersey G.O.A.T., etc.)
• Catering experience is a plus
• ServSafe Manager certification is required.
• Line cook and sous chef experience (Culinary training or a degree in restaurant management is a plus).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Team management and scheduling
• 2-3 years experience with inventory management/counting, cost control, and scheduling.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This position offers an opportunity for a hospitality management professional in an exhilarating environment . If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role as a Kitchen Manager.

If qualified and interested, please email resume, with salary requirements for immediate consideration.

A recruiter will contact you upon reviewing resume/qualifications; review work history; address questions; if all is in order, we will present your resume and recommend you to our client, who will coordinate interviews accordingly.

Kaye Personnel, INC

1868 Marlton Pike E.

Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

856-489-1200 Ext. 0

CherryHillStaff@Kayepersonnel.com

We specialize in Seasonal, Long-Term to Permanent, and Permanent | Direct Hire opportunities in the South NJ and Philadelphia areas.