Head Chef (08701)

Join Our Team as a Working Head Chef at Bum Rogers!

Are you passionate about creating delicious culinary masterpieces and leading a team of talented chefs? Bum Rogers is looking for a skilled Working Head Chef to join our team at our Seaside Park, NJ location. As a unique, specialty house restaurant with a communal, spirit-lifting atmosphere, Bum Rogers has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike for over five decades. With three locations all within a two block radius, including Bum Rogers Crabhouse, Berkeley Cut Steakhouse, and Island Beach Fish Company, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Menu planning and development to ensure a diverse and enticing selection
• Overseeing food quality and ensuring consistency in all dishes
• Managing food costs and implementing strategies to maximize profitability
• Leading the back of house team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Managing labor costs and scheduling to optimize efficiency

Required Skills:

• Strong culinary management skills with a focus on kitchen management
• Experience in menu development and food preparation
• Knowledge of front of house operations and banquet catering
• Understanding of food service management and fine dining standards
• Certification in ServSafe and a commitment to food safety and sanitation

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience in catering and event planning
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and food and beverage management

Salary and Benefits:

Minimum Salary: $60,000.00

Maximum Salary: $72,000.00

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off

Company Information:

Bum Rogers, spanning five decades, has been a unique, specialty house restaurant and the communal, spirit-lifting watering hole of the indigenous and migrating young and young-at-heart. We now have three locations, all within a two block radius; Bum Rogers Crabhouse, Berkeley Cut Steakhouse, and Island Beach Fish Company.

DEI Statement:

At Bum Rogers, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We celebrate the unique perspectives and backgrounds that each team member brings to our organization.

EEO Statement:

Bum Rogers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $25 - $32 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: Yes