Job description
Be a pivotal leader driving culinary excellence at Dartcor Food Services, a regional boutique hospitality company celebrated for its innovation, world-class service, and commitment to exceptional sourcing.
The Regional Chef Manager will oversee accounts in Central North Jersey/Morristown area, reports directly to the Regional Director, overseeing the culinary experience across a diverse portfolio that includes corporate and conference dining, workplace pantries, coffee and juice bars, and catering. This role ensures every guest and client enjoys an unparalleled culinary experience while fostering a culture of innovation, consistency, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
- Inspire and lead teams to create a hospitality-driven environment where guest expectations are consistently exceeded.
- Serve as a visible, hands-on leader to employees and managers, promoting collaboration and a commitment to excellence.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures that align with organizational goals for innovation and operational success.
Operational Excellence
- Manage daily operations to meet or exceed financial objectives, including revenue growth, labor cost control, and cost of goods sold.
- Monitor and manage budgets, providing daily follow-up on key performance indicators.
- Conduct inspections and audits to ensure standards for cleanliness, maintenance, and operational efficiency are upheld.
- Respond promptly to guest concerns, leveraging creative problem-solving to deliver robust solutions.
Culinary Standards
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverage offerings that reflect Dartcor’s standards for excellence.
- Work with General Managers and Executive Chefs to ensure exceptional execution of menus, recipes, and service procedures.
Employee Development
- Recruit, train, and retain top culinary and management talent.
- Oversee performance evaluations, recommending promotions or corrective actions as needed.
- Support managers in maintaining high-performing, motivated teams through ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Innovation & Client Experience
- Foster a culture of innovation, blending creativity with consistent execution.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored culinary experiences that exceed expectations.
Requirements
Skills & Requirements
- 3-5 years of executive chef experience in high end, luxury restaurants.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong problem-solving ability with sound decision-making based on business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with Toast POS and R365 is a plus.
- Proven ability to train, coach, and develop teams effectively.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
- Availability for daily travel within the tri-state area.
Benefits
What You'll Get From Us?
- Competitive hourly wage Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- 401K
If you’re passionate about coffee and providing excellent customer service, Dartcor is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of a vibrant and rewarding café environment.
Other open roles at Dartcor(6)
Hospitality has always been about more than service—it’s about people, belonging, and what happens when we come together as a community. At Dartcor Enterprises, we bring that belief to life across a family of brands united by one mission: to restore human connection at the heart of performance, culture, and community. As the parent and strategic anchor of Dartcor Hospitality, Chelsea Hospitality Group, and Ōme Caterers, we align vision with execution—empowering our teams to create workplaces, restaurants, events, and cultural spaces that bring people together in meaningful ways. Through this shared purpose, we help organizations and communities thrive—each brand a distinct expression of hospitality rooted in care, culture, and collective potential. Grounded, visionary, and human at our core, Dartcor Enterprises reimagines what hospitality can do—for people, for places, and for the world we share. Our Family of Brands Dartcor Hospitality The modern expression of workplace hospitality. We bring hospitality to where people work, interact, and connect—transforming offices into environments that are magnetic and alive; productive and full of purpose. Through exceptional food, thoughtful design, and genuine care, we help organizations build cultures where people thrive, teams connect, and potential is unlocked. Chelsea Hospitality Group A creative force for elevated, human hospitality. CHG designs restaurants, cafés, boutique hotels, and cultural spaces that remind us why hospitality matters. Refined yet accessible, each concept brings people together, deepens belonging, and reintroduces timeless rituals of connection in ways that feel fresh, resonant, and unforgettable. Ōme Caterers High-style, high-impact hospitality for life’s most meaningful moments. Ōme transforms celebrations into lasting memories—where soulful precision meets impeccable style, and every detail reflects genuine human warmth.
Key team members
Lina Nevoso
Lauren Mancuso Jurecky
Michelle Mizak Schneider
steve brancato
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