Jeffrey Habley, CEC

Executive Chef

Jeff is a 1989 Dean’s List Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Habley has also earned an Associates Degree from Middlesex County College in Hotel, Restaurant and Management Food Service. Jeff began working in the food service industry in the front of the house in the late seventies, shortly there-after moving to the back of the house. He performed his Culinary Internship with the Sands Hotel, Casino & Country Club. He then went onto various hotels, restaurants and country clubs throughout New Jersey as Garde Manger, Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, and Roundsman. Jeff finally fulfilled his goal as an Executive Chef, at the Indian Trail Club. Jeff has been on our staff since 1989.

He earned his Certified Executive Chef status in 1997, from the American Culinary Federation. Throughout his career Jeff has earned various awards from the International Geneva Association and the Salon of Culinary Arts. He has furthered his education with classes and seminars at the Culinary Institute of America and the Club Manager’s Association of America.