Head Chef/Cook

Bar Cilento is a family owned and run restaurant and bar in northern New Jersey. Cilento is the region in southern Italy where owners, Sam and Gigi, were born in raised. The restaurant specializes in homemade Italian recipes, traditional American bar food, a rotating craft beer list and delicious cocktails. 

We are seeking a Head Cook/Chef as well as line cooks and food prep with prior experience. As our Head Cook/Chef, you will be responsible for leading the Kitchen Team and producing consistent high quality foods. While doing so, you must follow all local and state safety sanitation guidelines.

Candidates must be hard working, motivated and have a positive attitude all while providing great service in a timely manner.

Responsibilities Include:

• Follow recipes and specifications to provide consistency and accuracy
• Check in orders properly and organize inventory and place new orders accordinly
• Educate servers on food menu information
• Setting up, organizing, cleaning & sanitizing the stations and the kitchen
• Creating menu specials on a weekly basis
• Following state laws in regards to food preparation and sanitation
• Familiarizing self with food costs, portion control and products in inventory to reduce waste
• Delegate and assist with necessary prep work, ensuring employees follow proper food handling and safety guidelines
• Work towards continuous improvement and find ways to increase profitability and productivity
• Coordinate catering reservations

Applicants must:

• Have a minimum of 1-2 year restaurant kitchen experience
• Be able to work in a fast paced professional environment, keeping up with high volume business while providing consistency and accuracy
• Be able to adapt to multiple and various positions within our kitchen
• Have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Be able to communicate well with coworkers and customers
• Italian and Gastropub cuisine knowledge is a plus
• Be detail oriented and able to follow recipes and guidelines
• Be a team player

Full-time position - must work weekends (Thursday through Sunday)

Please provide resume (if available) and any relevant information