Executive Chef

Job Summary

As Commissary Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations while working hands-on with the team to deliver safe, well-executed food at scale. This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys structure, ownership, and growth, and who is comfortable balancing batch production with catering execution in a fast-moving environment. This role leads a dynamic workplace and catering commissary supporting daily employee dining alongside a growing catering business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for a workplace dining and catering commissary
• Plan and execute regular and modified menus in alignment with company guidelines and production needs
• Ensure all food is prepared according to standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete and utilize production sheets, waste logs, and quality checks to maintain consistency and control
• Train and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Manage food and non-food inventory to support volume while maintaining cost controls
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and audit requirements
• Follow all safety policies, reporting procedures, and operational guidelines
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development initiatives

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent professional culinary experience
• Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Catering experience strongly preferred
• Background in institutional or batch cooking operations
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team
• Solid understanding of food quality, sanitation, production flow, and food cost controls
• Comfortable using basic computer programs, including Microsoft Office and email
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction and engagement initiatives
• ServSafe certification preferred