Executive Chef

Culinour is a specialty company under the Phoenix3 Collective, a Boston-based strategic growth partner focused on accelerating distributive and lifestyle service companies across healthcare, behavioral health, senior living, and corporate markets. Phoenix3 Collective is comprised of business builders, disruptors, entrepreneurs, and experienced operators who bring decades of leadership experience, resources, and capital to support growth and innovation in these sectors. Culinour leverages this backing to deliver exceptional culinary programs designed to meet the evolving needs of its healthcare and wellness clients by elevating food service standards and fostering superior customer experiences. The company is committed to fostering a culture of learning, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging candidates who are eager to grow and impact the culinary landscape to apply regardless of whether they meet every listed requirement.

As an Executive Chef at Culinour, you will occupy a critical leadership role responsible for crafting and delivering culinary solutions that exceed customer expectations in a client facility. Reporting directly to the Director of Hospitality (General Manager) with a dotted line to the Chief Culinary Officer, this position requires a visionary individual with a strong operational focus and proven leadership skills. Your primary focus will be to design, prepare, and oversee the production of high-quality, well-balanced meals that adhere to patient dietary needs while upholding the highest standards of flavor, presentation, and menu compliance. You will lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and health department sanitation standards are met consistently.

Additionally, you will supervise, train, and develop a team of culinary professionals, fostering an environment rooted in hospitality and professionalism. Leadership duties include conducting daily huddles, managing performance and training records, and maintaining team morale through positive reinforcement and effective communication. Managing food production with attention to quality control, portion accuracy, and accommodating dietary restrictions will be central to your operational responsibilities. You will also coordinate inventory management, forecasting production needs, and ensuring optimal ordering and stock levels to achieve food and labor targets.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of this role, requiring close partnership with kitchen leadership, servers, and cross-functional teams to provide seamless service and enhanced guest satisfaction. You will maintain strong relationships with client partners and supply chain collaborators, keeping abreast of regional culinary trends and sourcing strategies aligned with organizational values and community-based food systems. Your engagement with industry peers and culinary institutions will ensure the continuous incorporation of innovative culinary practices and elevated program quality.

Furthermore, you will participate in mandatory facility training, lead staff professional development initiatives, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. On occasion, you will assume the role of Dining Supervisor and participate in daily kitchen functions to support operational needs. This role demands a blend of culinary expertise, managerial acumen, creativity, and adaptability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, often involving standing for long periods, working in high-temperature settings, lifting heavy ingredients or equipment, and occasionally traveling for training or enterprise support. The Executive Chef position offers a unique opportunity to influence both culinary innovation and customer satisfaction significantly while contributing to the growth and success of Culinour and the broader Phoenix3 Collective network.