Executive Chef

Executive Chef / Kitchen LeaderThe Westmont is a busy, full-service restaurant in Haddon Township, New Jersey. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, with a menu rooted in great diner food, comfort classics, sandwiches, seafood, pasta, and daily specials.We are seeking a hands-on Executive Chef who can lead our kitchen with skill, discipline, pride, and care for people. This person will be a working chef, present on the floor, coaching the team, protecting quality, and helping us build a kitchen that guests and employees respect.What You Will LeadDaily kitchen execution across breakfast, lunch, and dinnerPrep systems, line readiness, ticket flow, expediting, and closing proceduresRecipe adherence, portions, plating, food quality, and consistencyCook training, station development, and accountabilityOrdering, inventory, waste reduction, food cost, and vendor relationshipsSanitation, food-safety standards, allergen awareness, and a clean organized kitchenSeasonal specials and thoughtful menu improvementsA professional kitchen culture built on respect, communication, urgency, and prideWhat We NeedProven success leading a busy full-service restaurant kitchenStrong cooking technique across breakfast, sauté, grill, fry, prep, and expeditingA calm, direct leadership style that teaches people and holds standardsStrong organization with ordering, inventory, prep, and cost controlA passion for food and the discipline to execute every plate correctlyFull-time availability, including weekends and holidaysReferences from prior owners, chefs, or managersWhat We OfferSalary range: $85,000–$95,000 per year, based on experience and demonstrated ability.Performance-based bonus opportunity available after a 90-day review.Paid time offA real leadership role with ownership support and authority to lead the kitchen within clear standards and budgetsThe opportunity to build a team and leave your mark on a growing neighborhood restaurantIf you are a serious chef who wants to lead, teach, cook, and build something you can be proud of, we would like to meet you.

Location: 572 W.

Cuthbert Blvd., Haddon Township, NJEmployment Type: Full-time