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Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Mercado MontclairMontclair, California, USA
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Job Title : Chef de Cuisine

Location : Upper Montclair NJ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Reports To : Owner / Executive Chef

About Mercado

We are a fast casual new American restaurant redefining dining with chef-driven breakfasts sandwiches salads and grain bowls crafted from fresh high-quality ingredients and served with refined simplicity. Our next exciting chapter includes the expansion of our Mercado space featuring a new dining room concept inspired by the vibrant flavors and traditions of Iberian cuisine drawing from the culinary heritage of Portugal and Spain .

Were seeking a Chef de Cuisine who thrives at the intersection of creativity leadership and operational excellencesomeone ready to shape the future of our growing brand and bring a distinctive Iberian flair to our evolving menu.

Position Overview

The Chef de Cuisine will lead all culinary operations for the restaurant with a primary focus on menu development kitchen leadership and operational consistency across our current and upcoming extended location.

In addition this role will play a key leadership role in the opening of our new Mercado dining room overseeing kitchen setup staff training menu execution and the creation of a distinct Iberian-inspired menu celebrating the coastal and rustic flavors of Spain and Portugal.

Key Responsibilities :

Culinary Leadership & Execution

  • Lead and inspire the culinary team to execute consistent high-quality dishes across all service periods.
  • Oversee daily prep line operations and service flow to ensure efficient and elevated guest experiences.
  • Set and uphold standards for flavor presentation and portion control in both the fast casual and Mercados dining concepts.

New Concept Development (Mercado Expansion)

  • Collaborate with ownership and design teams to launch the new Mercado dining room from kitchen layout and equipment selection to menu rollout.
  • Develop and execute a menu highlighting Iberian influences with emphasis on Portuguese and Spanish ingredients techniques and regional inspiration.
  • Curate seasonal specials and culinary events that reflect the Iberian spirit and align with brand identity.

    • Menu Innovation & Brand Evolution

  • Evolve the core breakfast sandwich and grain bowl menus to keep offerings fresh creative and brand-consistent.
  • Balance culinary artistry with cost management and operational feasibility.
  • Stay ahead of culinary trends and emerging regional and seasonal products especially those tied to Mediterranean and Iberian traditions.

    • Operations & Management

  • Oversee kitchen organization scheduling inventory and procurement.
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships with an eye for premium authentic ingredients.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety health and sanitation regulations.
  • Mentor and develop a strong kitchen team that reflects professionalism pride and a shared culinary vision.

    • Financial Performance

  • Manage food and labor costs in alignment with budget goals.
  • Implement systems for efficiency waste reduction and consistent profitability.
  • Contribute to financial planning forecasting and P&L management.

    • Qualifications

  • 5 years of progressive culinary experience with at least 2 years in a leadership position (Sous Chef Executive Sous or Chef de Cuisine).
  • Strong background in breakfast / brunch and fast casual operations; fine dining or Iberian cuisine experience highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in restaurant openings or new concept development .
  • Strong leadership organization and communication skills.
  • Passion for Iberian flavors seasonal cooking and culinary storytelling.
  • ServSafe or equivalent certification required.

    • Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • Paid time off
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for growth and creative input across new concepts

    • How to Apply

    Apply online or send your resume brief cover letter and sample menu ideas or portfolio (if available) to

    Join us as we expand into a bold new chapter at Mercado where Iberian inspiration meets modern ingredient-driven cuisine.

    Key Skills

    Abinitio,Cooking,Consumer Durables,Interior Fit-Out,IT System Administration,ITI

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1