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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,100.00 - $117,200.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
Job Description
Our company is a premier high-end off-premise catering and events organization renowned for delivering extraordinary culinary experiences in unique and beautiful venues. We specialize in hosting luxurious weddings, corporate galas, private celebrations, and bespoke social events at locations ranging from private estates and waterfront properties to historic landmarks and custom tented environments. Our commitment to excellence, refined hospitality, and innovative culinary artistry distinguishes us as a leader in the luxury events market.
We are currently seeking a visionary Executive Chef to take charge of our culinary strategy and execution. This leadership role calls for a creative and operationally sophisticated... Show More
We are currently seeking a visionary Executive Chef to take charge of our culinary strategy and execution. This leadership role calls for a creative and operationally sophisticated... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or related field preferred
- Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury catering or multi-venue events
- Proven experience managing large-scale off-premise culinary operations
- Demonstrated P&L management and financial oversight capabilities
- Strong expertise in menu development, costing, and procurement
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
- ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Commitment to maintaining health, safety, and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, with significant luxury catering or multi-venue event experience
- Proven success managing large-scale off-premise events
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L management experience
- Expertise in menu costing, procurement strategy, and vendor negotiations
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Refined palate and deep knowledge of global cuisines, modern techniques, and culinary trends
- ServSafe certification (or equivalent)
Job Duties
- Design and execute elevated, customized menus for weddings, corporate galas, private celebrations, and luxury social events
- Collaborate directly with clients and event planners to create personalized culinary experiences that reflect each client’s vision
- Lead tastings and menu presentations with confidence and sophistication
- Incorporate seasonal, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients into creative, trend-forward offerings
- Continuously evolve culinary concepts to maintain competitive positioning in the luxury events market
- Oversee all culinary operations for off-premise events ranging from intimate gatherings to 1,000+ guest galas
- Ensure impeccable food quality, presentation, timing, and consistency in diverse venue environments
- Develop scalable systems to deliver restaurant-quality cuisine in non-traditional settings
- Partner with operations and event teams to ensure seamless logistics and kitchen flow at remote sites
- Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary brigade
- Provide hands-on leadership at key events
- Establish training programs focused on technique, consistency, sanitation, and luxury service standards
- Build a culture rooted in professionalism, creativity, accountability, and pride
- Maintain full P&L responsibility for the culinary division
- Develop pricing models and event food cost strategies aligned with profitability targets
- Manage procurement, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations
- Control food cost, labor cost, and waste management while maintaining uncompromising quality
- Create forecasting tools to support seasonality and event volume
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards across commissary and off-site locations
- Maintain all required certifications and compliance documentation
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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