Executive Chef - Nibblers Catering / Corporate Catering
About the role
We are searching for an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at the Nibblers location. The role involves ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and operational excellence across daily service and special events.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and hold others accountable, overseeing the performance of the culinary team to maintain high standards in food preparation and daily order execution.
Lead and manage the entire culinary event process, from planning to execution, ensuring seamless operations.
Conduct culinary research, development, and innovation, keeping offerings aligned with industry trends.
Develop and standardize menus with the general manager and sales team that cater to client needs, dietary requirements, and culinary preferences.
Manage perishable inventory control, ensuring freshness, reducing waste, and controlling costs.
Oversee and ensure quality assurance for all food production and event services.
Maintain compliance with sanitation and health department regulations, ensuring all kitchen meets required standards.
Complete and review prep sheets and ensure all necessary preparations are complete for daily service.
Continuously check food being produced to ensure quality and consistency.
Review labor schedules and staffing levels to reflect business needs/volume.
Work in collaboration with sales team to execute menus and events at the highest level, ensuring effective communication and shared ideas.
Qualifications
Superior leadership skills with the ability to mentor, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Strong understanding of dietary requirements, including food allergies, and vegetarian/vegan diets.
Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing daily demands.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software relevant to inventory and procurement systems.
Extensive financial understanding, with experience managing budgets, food costs, labor costs, and maximizing profitability.
Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely production execution and efficiency.
Benefits
You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and daily grab-and-go lunches made by our amazing chefs! Plus, you'll stay connected with our internal app and experience the ownership spirit that makes M Culinary so special.