Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

The Bradford Fine Spirits & Small Plates

Our Rooftop Lounge at the AC Hotel by Marriott

Bridgewater, NJ


About The Bradford

• Year round indoor/outdoor Rooftop Bar and Lounge atop NJ's only AC Marriott Hotel
• Handcrafted cocktails and locally crafted brews, alongside creative small plates
• Private, catered events; serving parties from 10 to 300 guests
• Guests can enjoy our outdoor fire pit and views of the Watchung Mountain Range
• Only rooftop bar in Bridgewater or the surrounding areas

Summary of Position
As the lead member of our kitchen management team, it is executive chef's primary responsibility to lead the line and train the team in prepare the highest quality food, consistently and effectively. Additionally, as Execuitve Chef, you will:

• Accurately and efficiently prepare hot food items, while also leading others on the line
• Prepare and portion food products prior to cooking
• Perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items
• Demonstrate a true desire to satisfy the needs of others
• Build the kitchen team through hiring and ongoing development
• Complete inventory, ordering, setting of PARS. etc
• Complete additional tasks as required and assigned

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities throughout our organization - We promote from within!
• Competitive Salaries
• Within a month
  • Cigna Medical Plan
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance w/supplemental Life available
• 401(k) available after only 90 days
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Ongoing development
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Flexible schedules
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Stability and growth
• Fun, Energetic Work Environment
• Direct Deposit and/or Pay Card
• ...And Our AMAZING Briad Hospitality Culture!!

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years as a Executive Chef, Culinary Manager, , Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a similar restaurant concept with a high-volume, scratch kitchen
• Culinary degree / certificate a plus
• Comfortable working in an emerging-growth company environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• An impressive work-ethic
• Must have a great personality, desire to serve guests, and enjoy working as part of a team
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Desire to learn industry/gain experience
• Highly collaborative nature
• Must be able to multi-task
• Up-beat and engaging
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance

About us. The Briad Group® is rapidly expanding to serve many hospitality needs. Our robust portfolio consists of Wendy's franchise locations, Marriott and Hilton brand hotels, a growing portfolio of unique Rooftop Lounge venues, and an outdoor lifestyle shopping center,

The Bradford’s sleek stylish interior is both inviting and stylish. Our library room features a beautiful focal point fireplace and wine lockers that will be available for guests to purchase and store their grails. Handcrafted, fresh cocktails are served in this unique atmosphere in our rooftop oasis. Here, you can pair any one of our carefully crafted cocktails with inspired small plates that will amaze your taste buds. We proudly offer a large selection of upscale spirits to entice any enthusiast, an eclectic wine selection to please any connoisseur, and champagnes to celebrate every occasion.

Our mission. Create positive lifelong emotional connections with our teammates and our guests.

Our formula for success includes building strong leadership teams. The Briad Group® takes pride in training, developing and promoting what it considers the hospitality industry's most talented employees.

Apply today to become a part of the Briad Hospitality Family!!

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer - All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, marital status, race, color, age, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, ancestry, religion, height, weight, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap or the presence of disabilities.