Executive Chef & Sous Chef Opportunities – Culinary Leadership & Growth Opportunities with Harvest Restaurants (RUMSON)

About Harvest Restaurant Group

Harvest Restaurants has grown to 15 restaurants, and nearly 1000 employees throughout Northern and Central New Jersey, and most recently Darien, Connecticut. Concepts include fine American, farm-to-table, and high-end steakhouses. Harvest firmly believes that hospitality starts with its own employees where employees come first. The Harvest team lives by a set of core values that support the well-being of their staff and communities. Employees enjoy a culture in which people truly care about each other, resulting in a high level of pride, respect, and enthusiasm in everything they do.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced, career-minded Executive Chef to join our culinary team at Roots, Rumson, one of Harvest’s fine dining steakhouse concepts. The Executive Chef will lead kitchen operations with precision, professionalism, and creativity. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires not only exceptional cooking ability but also the discipline to maintain the highest standards of consistency, cleanliness, and team development. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the craft of cooking, thrives in a high-performance environment, and leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Execute a consistently excellent menu and guest experience.
• Lead daily operations of the kitchen, including expediting, staff management, and quality control and ordering.
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards with zero compromise.
• Train, mentor, and inspire back-of-house staff; foster a culture of respect, accountability, and growth.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and waste reduction to protect margins while maintaining excellence.
• Demonstrate mastery of core cooking skills, particularly broiler and sauté.
• Work closely with General Manager and Front of House Manager to ensure consistent operations throughout the restaurant.