Chef de Cuisine

Butler's Pantry is a prestigious catering company with more than 50 years of experience in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Specializing in catering, Butler's Pantry is recognized for combining passion, creativity, and superior service to exceed client expectations. The company prides itself on fostering a culture where teammates are passionate, poised, positive, and people-first. This environment emphasizes collaboration and values each team member's individuality and expertise, making it an exciting place for culinary professionals and food enthusiasts alike.

The role of Chef de Cuisine at Butler's Pantry is an extraordinary leadership opportunity designed for someone who is not just a seasoned chef but also a teammate passionate about creativity, training, and quality control. The Chef de Cuisine acts as the champion of culinary creativity and training within the company, playing a crucial role in the growth and development of both the commissary and onsite culinary teams. This position oversees critical functions including menu creation, quality assurance, food safety, and the implementation of technology-driven efficiencies.

The Chef de Cuisine manages the tasting function, directly engaging with clients to ensure that the tasting experience matches the event execution flawlessly. This role involves close collaboration with sales, culinary, and service teams to deliver new menu innovations and maintain the highest quality standards. It also involves oversight of training programs, SOP development, and food safety compliance, guaranteeing that Butler's Pantry maintains its reputation for excellence. With significant responsibility over logistics and onsite event leadership, the Chef de Cuisine is a hands-on leader who leads by example and embodies the company’s core values.

This full-time position requires a highly experienced leader with a minimum of 5-7 years of culinary experience and management expertise, including proficiency in both savory and pastry disciplines. The ideal candidate must possess advanced culinary knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. A ServSafe Food Safety Certification and a valid driver’s license are required.

Working at Butler's Pantry means joining a company that prioritizes people and processes, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary and bonus plans, employer-sponsored health and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Additionally, Butler’s Pantry fosters a unique, supportive, and fun culture with flexible schedules, remote work options, daily team lunches, and regular employee appreciation events.

This role is perfect for those who identify as creative contributors, training trailblazers, or forever foodies and who seek to be part of an innovative, quality-focused culinary team. Butler's Pantry encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to bring their authentic selves and passion for food to the table, enhancing the company’s position as an industry leader in catering excellence. If you are driven by extraordinary culinary experiences and eager to lead, train, and inspire a team that puts people first, this Chef de Cuisine role offers a fulfilling and impactful career path.