Chef de Cuisine

Chelsea Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated Chef de Cuisine. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the kitchen at The Morris Proper. This role is a true operator and culture driver—someone who can run service at a high level while developing people, maintaining standards, and pushing creativity forward. 

 This position works directly under the Culinary Director and is a key leadership role designed to allow for growth, mentorship, and long-term development.

Across every concept, Chelsea Hospitality Group is guided by a commitment to elevated, human hospitality. Through thoughtful food, intentional design, and genuine care, we create places where people feel welcomed, connected, and part of something larger than themselves.

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.

What you’ll do:

•  Lead all daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution at the highest level   
• Manage and develop the culinary team with a focus on education, mentorship, and growth   
• Maintain strong systems around cleanliness, organization, and food safety   
• Execute menus with precision while contributing to seasonal development and refinement   
• Uphold financial responsibility including food cost, ordering, and waste management   
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience   
• Leadership & Culture 
• Lead with heart, kindness, and accountability   
• Create an environment where young cooks are trained, supported, and developed into future leaders   
• Be present, engaged, and visible during service   
• Foster a culture of respect, urgency, and pride in the work   
• Culinary Philosophy 
• Passion for local sourcing and relationships with farms and purveyors   
• Commitment to seasonality and thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking   
• Embrace the “Unapologetically New Jersey” identity in food and storytelling    
• Creativity & Events 
• Bring energy and excitement to programming beyond traditional formats   
• Develop unique, memorable events (e.g., themed dinners, interactive experiences, community-driven concepts)   
• Contribute ideas that make The Morris Proper a destination, not just a restaurant    
• Growth & Development 
• This role does not require knowing everything—curiosity and willingness to learn are essential   
• Work under the guidance of the Culinary Director with ongoing mentorship and support   
• Opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role within Chelsea Hospitality Group   

What we expect from you:

• A strong operator who can lead a team and run a kitchen with confidence   
• A teacher and mentor who invests in people   
• Passionate about food, hospitality, and continuous improvement   
• Organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented   
• Creative, curious, and excited to build something special   

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.