Dartcor Hospitality

Chef Manager

Dartcor Hospitality  •  Stamford, CT (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

About Us:
Dartcor Food Services is a regional luxury hospitality company renowned for delivering exceptional culinary experiences with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and innovative dining concepts. As part of our expansion, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Chef Manager to lead our kitchen operations. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences, this role is perfect for you!

What We Need From You:

  • Culinary Leadership: Lead the kitchen team in preparing and serving high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency and creativity in every plate.
  • Menu Creation: Develop seasonal menus based on fresh, local ingredients, and cater to client dietary preferences and restrictions.
  • Team Development: Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety, quality standards, and operational excellence.
  • Inventory Management: Manage inventory, track supplies, and place orders as necessary to maintain smooth operations.
  • Guest Relations: Interact with guests, accommodating special requests and ensuring a superior dining experience.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in NYC or fine-dining restaurants, boutique hotels, or upscale catering (with at least 2 years in a leadership role).
  • Minimum 5 years catering experience
  • Expertise in menu planning, cost control, and food production
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to train and guide kitchen staff
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation protocols
  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Bi-lingual a plus!

Benefits

What You'll Get From Us?

  • Competitive salary, 401K and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and luxurious hospitality environment
  • Work-life balance with weekday hours

If you’re a motivated culinary professional with leadership experience, we want to hear from you. Join our team as a Chef Manager and take the next step in your culinary career!

Dartcor Hospitality

About Dartcor Hospitality

Hospitality is a catalyst for connection and performance.

At Dartcor Hospitality, we bring that belief to life every day—transforming workplaces into environments that are magnetic, alive, and full of purpose.

What began in 1985 as a gourmet market has evolved into a modern workplace hospitality company that shapes how people connect at work. Through intentional design, chef-driven food, and genuine care, we create spaces that energize teams and strengthen culture.

Our cafés, markets, and pantries are more than places to eat—they’re hubs of connection and belonging. Every coffee run becomes a moment to engage, every meal an opportunity to build trust, and every shared experience a spark that fuels organizational potential.

Dartcor Hospitality is part of the Dartcor Enterprises ecosystem—a family of brands united by the belief that hospitality inspires human connection and collective potential.

Dartcor Enterprises is the parent company of Dartcor Hospitality, Chelsea Hospitality Group, and Ōme Caterers—brands united by the mission to build environments where people and culture thrive through hospitality.

Chelsea Hospitality Group designs restaurants, cafés, and cultural spaces that reconnect people with each other and the world around them—refined, resonant, and community-rooted.

Ōme Caterers creates high-style, high-impact hospitality for life’s most meaningful moments. Ōme transforms celebrations into lasting memories with soulful precision, impeccable style, and genuine warmth.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Whippany, New Jersey
Year Founded
Unknown
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