Executive Chef
Apply NowCompany: Chelsea Hospitality Group
Location: Morristown, NJ 07960
Description:
Executive Chef
Private Inn
Create moments. Craft legacy.
Set within a discreet boutique inn exclusively reserved for top executives, this property blends the warmth of a private retreat with the polish of a luxury hotel. As Executive Chef, you'll be the creative force behind a culinary program designed to surprise, comfort, and quietly impress - from beautiful breakfasts to elegant private dinners and refined, wellness-forward snacks. Every detail matters. Every meal tells a story.
About the Role:
This is a role for a culinary leader who thrives in intimate, high-touch settings. With a focus on personalization, seasonality, and understated elegance, you'll craft each menu and beverage offering with care - from a rotating made-to-order breakfast to afternoon light fare and the occasional multi-course seated dinner or cocktail reception. Your work will help define the soul of the guest experience.
Responsibilities:
Requirements
What You Bring:
Preferred:
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
This is not just a culinary role - it's your canvas. If you're a chef who finds joy in quiet mastery, meaningful connections, and bringing people together around unforgettable meals, we'd love to hear from you.
Private Inn
Create moments. Craft legacy.
Set within a discreet boutique inn exclusively reserved for top executives, this property blends the warmth of a private retreat with the polish of a luxury hotel. As Executive Chef, you'll be the creative force behind a culinary program designed to surprise, comfort, and quietly impress - from beautiful breakfasts to elegant private dinners and refined, wellness-forward snacks. Every detail matters. Every meal tells a story.
About the Role:
This is a role for a culinary leader who thrives in intimate, high-touch settings. With a focus on personalization, seasonality, and understated elegance, you'll craft each menu and beverage offering with care - from a rotating made-to-order breakfast to afternoon light fare and the occasional multi-course seated dinner or cocktail reception. Your work will help define the soul of the guest experience.
Responsibilities:
- Curate a daily made-to-order breakfast menu centered on seasonality, wellness, and thoughtful presentation
- Prepare light afternoon offerings, curated pantry snacks, and elegant evening plates
- Design and execute bespoke dinners and private events with creative, elevated menus
- Oversee all back-of-house operations including prep, inventory, cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver seamless and exceptional service
- Work in partnership with the General Manager to ensure a cohesive and elevated guest journey
- Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships focused on premium sourcing and sustainability
- Manage purchasing, kitchen scheduling, and budgets with a focus on quality, food safety, and efficiency
Requirements
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, or boutique culinary environments
- A refined culinary point of view with a deep appreciation for subtlety, balance, and seasonality
- A passion for creating bespoke culinary moments that reflect thought, care, and place
- A collaborative and humble leadership style with a commitment to mentoring a small team
- Strong kitchen operations expertise, including cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Familiarity with dietary accommodations and wellness-forward cuisine
- Comfort with wines, cocktails, and innovative specialty beverages
- Independent, innovative, flexible, and agile
Preferred:
- Experience in exclusive-use properties, private inns, or luxury residences
- Comfort designing bespoke menus for intimate groups and flexible service styles
- Knowledge of plant-forward, nutritional, or global-inspired cooking
- Familiarity with the standards of luxury hospitality brands such as Relais & Chteaux or Auberge
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Housing allowance or local accommodations available for the right candidate
- An opportunity to lead and shape the culinary identity of a truly distinctive property
- A respectful, purpose-driven work culture centered on thoughtful service and quiet excellence
This is not just a culinary role - it's your canvas. If you're a chef who finds joy in quiet mastery, meaningful connections, and bringing people together around unforgettable meals, we'd love to hear from you.