Executive Chef

Our company is a premier, high-end off-premise catering and events organization dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences in unique and beautiful venues. We specialize in catering to private estates, waterfront celebrations, historic landmarks, and bespoke tented events, setting the standard for luxury and sophistication in the off-site catering industry. As a leader in this space, we understand the importance of creativity, precision, and refined hospitality, and continually push the boundaries to deliver unforgettable moments for our clients and their guests.

We are currently seeking a visionary Executive Chef to spearhead our culinary strategy and execution. This pivotal role requires a creative and operationally sophisticated leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about producing extraordinary culinary masterpieces. The Executive Chef will be responsible for culinary innovation, team development, procurement management, and full profit and loss accountability. The role demands an individual capable of ensuring flawless execution across multiple off-premise venues, reflecting the highest standards of quality and service.

The Executive Chef will design and execute elevated, customized menus tailored to weddings, corporate galas, private celebrations, and luxury social events. Collaboration with clients and event planners is essential to craft personalized culinary experiences that perfectly reflect each client’s vision. This leader will also conduct tastings and menu presentations with confidence and sophistication, incorporating seasonal, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients to create trend-forward offerings. By continuously evolving culinary concepts, the Executive Chef will maintain our competitive edge in the luxury events market.

In addition to culinary creativity, the Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations for off-premise events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas with over 1,000 guests. This includes ensuring impeccable food quality, presentation, timing, and consistency across diverse venue environments. The Executive Chef will develop scalable systems and processes to deliver restaurant-quality cuisine in non-traditional settings and work closely with operations and event teams to guarantee seamless logistics and kitchen flow at remote sites.

Leadership and team development are critical aspects of the role. The Executive Chef will recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team, providing hands-on leadership at key events. Establishing training programs focused on technique, consistency, sanitation, and luxury service standards will foster a culture rooted in professionalism, creativity, accountability, and pride.

From a financial perspective, the Executive Chef will maintain full P&L responsibility for the culinary division, develop pricing models, and implement food cost strategies aligned with profitability targets. Managing procurement, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations efficiently will be vital for optimizing resources. The Executive Chef will also control food costs, labor costs, and waste management without compromising quality, employing forecasting tools to manage seasonality and event volume effectively.

Compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards across both commissary and off-site locations is mandated. The Executive Chef will maintain all required certifications and ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory standards.

This opportunity is perfect for an experienced culinary leader with over eight years of progressive experience in luxury catering or multi-venue event management. Proven success managing large-scale off-premise events, strong financial acumen, expertise in menu costing and procurement strategy, exceptional organizational skills, and a refined palate with deep knowledge of global cuisines and culinary trends are essential. ServSafe Certification or an equivalent credential is required.