Head chef Jobs in Jersey city nj

Fish Cheeks is a vibrant restaurant located on the iconic Bond Street in NoHo serving contemporary Thai food with a focus on seafood.

Named for the lean, tender cheek meat that is considered the tastiest part of a fish and a delicacy in Asia, the critically-acclaimed and widely-beloved restaurant offers a menu of unabashedly intense, fresh and vivid dishes that span the diverse regions of Thailand.

Fish Cheeks is a concept that celebrates the cultural heritage and the culinary artistry found in Bangkok and beyond. Founders’ decided to open Fish Cheeks with desire to bring traditional Thai cuisine to NYC, offering a menu that highlights the unfiltered flavors they craved from their upbringing in Thailand and re-creates the type of convivial and communal-style dining found across the country - from the street-stalls to fine-dining restaurants.

Fish Cheeks is now hiring a   Head  Chef   to join our team! We are looking for a passionate and energetic individual with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow with our restaurants.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong culinary background (Thai / Asian experience is preferred but not required). The candidate  will oversee kitchen operations and staff management to ensure high-quality food service.

Compensation Band : $100,000 - $115,000 annually

Bonus Structure : Max additional $54,000 annually

Full Health / Dental / Vision Insurance coverage

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high volume (7M+) or restaurant of highly comparable establishment in cuisine, style of service, and revenue.
• Valid Food Handler’s Certification
• Experience with Resy, Toast, Google Suite strongly preferred
• A desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve guest conflict
• Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and results driven
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
• In-depth knowledge of culinary arts, food service regulations, and kitchen management

Responsibilities

Physical Demands

Fish Cheeks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.