# Executive Chef

**Company:** [Chelsea Hospitality Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ncjeVQEjQTvx5NdFEjtpHP.md)
**Location:** Morristown, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Chelsea Hospitality Group

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## Description

**Chelsea Hospitality Group** is seeking a dedicated Executive Chef. **Chelsea Hospitality Group** develops and operates restaurants, cafés, and hospitality-driven destinations that serve as anchors for community. Our work spans neighborhood gathering places, integrated dining environments, boutique hospitality concepts, and workplace-centered communities — all rooted in the belief that hospitality is a powerful force for human connection.

We are seeking a highly skilled, hospitality-driven **Executive Chef** to lead culinary operations feauturing  featuring venue and off-premise catering. elevated daily dining, premium catering, and a curated in-office market. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who thrives in a polished, client-facing environment and is passionate about delivering food and hospitality at a high level every day.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of **culinary creativity, operational discipline, and strong leadership presence**. This role requires someone who can build an exceptional food program, inspire a team, connect with clients, and consistently execute a fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully designed culinary experience.

Chelsea Hospitality Group is proud to be part of the Dartcor Enterprises family of brands — a hospitality organization grounded in the belief that the power of hospitality inspires human connection and unleashes the limitless potential of our communities.

## Requirements

### What we expect from you:

-   A leader who has thrived in premier restaurant, catering or hotel environments (e.g. Union Square Hospitality, Four Seasons, or NYC fine dining).
-   Minimum five continuous years in a high volume restaurant or catering venue as an Executive Chef
-   Passionate about hospitality at its highest level, where food is only part of the experience.
-   Available for a 5-day work week within a 7-day operational environment.
-   A proven mentor who develops strong teams and creates cultures where people grow and stay.
-   Equally comfortable in the kitchen, the boardroom, and guest-facing moments.
-   Skilled in menu development, operational excellence, and financial management.

### What you’ll do:

-   **Lead with Hospitality:** Inspire, train, and mentor culinary teams to deliver experiences that feel more like a favorite NYC restaurant than a workplace café.
-   **Create & Innovate:** Design seasonal menus, signature events, and unique culinary concepts highlighting local sourcing, sustainability, and creativity.
-   **Elevate Standards:** Ensure consistent excellence in food quality, presentation, and service across multiple outlets and channels.
-   **Be Present:** Connect with teams daily to inspire, support, and uphold standards that exceed expectations.
-   **Balance Art & Business:** Manage budgets, labor, and purchasing with the same care and attention as the cuisine itself—ensuring financial health alongside culinary excellence.
-   **Collaborate & Grow:** Partner with senior leadership to strengthen operations and help shape Dartcor’s next chapter of growth.

## Benefits

### What you will get from us:

-   Be part of a 40-year-old entrepreneurial hospitality company where hospitality is our **north star**, not just a department.
-   Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
-   Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
-   Paid time off and holidays.
-   A culture that prizes creativity, collaboration, and care—for our clients, our guests, and our team.

If you’re a culinary leader who believes that **exceptional food and genuine hospitality build community**, we’d love to meet you.