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Executive Chef – Catering & Hospitality
Are you a creative culinary leader who thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments? We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across catering, workplace dining, commissary production, and event execution for a growing NYC hospitality company.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about food, hospitality, operational excellence, and team development.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all kitchen and back-of-house culinary operations
- Develop innovative seasonal menus and culinary programming
- Oversee commissary production, workplace dining, and off-premise catering
- Manage food quality, presentation, consistency, and execution standards
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary teams
- Maintain food and labor cost controls, inventory, and purchasing
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and NYC DOH standards
- Collaborate with sales, operations, and event teams on tastings, proposals, and event execution
- Drive operational systems, efficiencies, and SOPs across BOH operations
What We’re Looking For
- 8–10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Background in luxury catering, hospitality, workplace dining, or high-volume food service
- Experience managing large-scale production and multi-unit operations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of food cost controls, labor management, and inventory systems
- Passion for seasonal, globally inspired cuisine
- Experience with off-premise catering and event production preferred
- NYC Food Protection Certificate and/or ServSafe Certification required
- Experience with Caterease, Orderly, and Microsoft Office is a plus
Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to work in fast-paced kitchen environments
- Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to shape and lead the culinary vision of a growing hospitality company
- Creative, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
- Diverse culinary programs and exciting event work
- Growth opportunity within an established organization
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000