Craig Mosley
Kenvil,NJ
Summary
Experienced Chef and General Manager with a proven track record in managing high-volume kitchens and full-service restaurant operations. Expertise in menu innovation, cost management, and team leadership to enhance guest satisfaction and drive profitability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/GM
Tavern on the Rocks
KENVIL, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee all culinary and front-of-house operations for a busy gastropub, managing a staff of 20+ across kitchen and service teams.
- Develop seasonal menus and signature dishes, balancing creativity with cost efficiency to maintain food and labor costs within target margins.
- Recruit, train, and mentor staff, fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture.
- Implement inventory controls, vendor relationships, and scheduling systems that improved profitability, and reduced waste.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining top scores on local inspections.
Chef de Cuisine
Morris Tap & Grill
Randolph, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed a team of 8 cooks in a high-volume, scratch kitchen, maintaining food and labor costs near 25%.
- Designed and standardized innovative menu items and plating presentations to ensure consistent guest satisfaction.
- Recruited new purveyors to source top-quality ingredients and improve menu offerings.
- Installed a new cook line and launched a full menu overhaul with the Executive Chef.
- Oversaw inventory control, equipment maintenance, and kitchen sanitation to exceed health standards.
Line Cook
H2Ocean
Cedar Knolls, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2018
Line Cook
Black River Barn
Randolph, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2016
Head Instructor
Master Cho's Talium
Ledgewood, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2012
Education
High School Diploma -
Roxbury High School
Succasunna, NJ06.2010
Skills
- Culinary Leadership
- High-Volume Kitchen Operations
- Restaurant & FOH Management
- Adaptability & Creative Problem Solving
- Menu Creation & Food Costing
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
- Knife Skills & Advanced Culinary Techniques
- Vendor Negotiation & Inventory Control
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager, 02/04/30
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Chef/GM
Tavern on the Rocks
01.2020 - Current
Line Cook
H2Ocean
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chef de Cuisine
Morris Tap & Grill
01.2015 - 01.2019
Line Cook
Black River Barn
01.2014 - 01.2016
Head Instructor
Master Cho's Talium
01.2005 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Roxbury High School
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