Executive Chef

The Station is a new upscale, high-volume brasserie opening in a landmark train station in Demarest, NJ, just minutes from New York City. We’re looking for a talented, hands-on chef to lead the kitchen and help create the restaurant from the ground up.

You’ll work directly with the General Manager and ownership to shape the menu, build the team, and set the standards for dinner, bar, brunch, private dining, and events.

What you’ll do

Create the opening menu: approachable European and brasserie-inspired dishes alongside crowd favorites
Set up the kitchen: vendors, recipes, costing, and prep systems
Hire, train, and lead the back-of-house team, including tastings and mock services before opening
Run day-to-day kitchen operations with consistent quality and presentation
Develop seasonal menus, specials, and private event menus
Manage purchasing, inventory, food cost, and labor alongside the GM
Keep a clean, safe, organized kitchen that meets all food safety standards
Build a positive, respectful kitchen culture where people grow

What we’re looking for

Experience as senior kitchen role (Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive/Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step)
Experience in busy, full-service restaurants, from upscale casual to fine dining
French, European, or brasserie experience is a plus
A solid grasp of food and labor costs
A leader who’s on the line during service and develops their team
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

What we offer

Competitive salary 
Paid time off
Real creative input on a brand-new concept
Growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group