Weekly Meals Program Chef Lead

About the role

Hudson Table is seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial chef to lead and grow its Weekly Meals Program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Hudson Table’s weekly meals and meal kit program produced on Mondays
• Edit and develop rotating menus that are approachable, creative, seasonal, and operationally efficient
• Manage prep, production, packaging, quality control, and evolution of the current weekly meals program across all 5 locations
• Oversee ordering, customer feedback, and growth related to the program
• Scale and improve systems as the program grows
• Work collaboratively with leadership on growth strategy, promotion, and expansion opportunities
• Drive sales and marketing to increase revenue
• Maintain consistency, presentation, and food quality standards
• Be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week for production and operational oversight

Additional Opportunities Within the Role

• Teaching hands-on cooking classes as a chef instructor
• Competing in our viral live chef competitions
• Leading private events and catered experiences
• Contributing to culinary content and special programming

Requirements

• Strong culinary background with 5+ years of experience in production, meal prep, catering, and high-volume kitchen operations
• Highly organized chef with leadership and operational skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build something
• Passion for hospitality, creativity, and guest experience
• Comfortable balancing creativity with operational execution
• Reliable transportation in the Hoboken and Morristown areas

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and hospitality
• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations
• Ability to work independently and lead a growing program
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Desire to contribute to culinary content and special programming

Skills

• Creative problem-solving
• Operational efficiency
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Revenue share opportunities tied to program growth
• Significant opportunity for leadership, ownership, and career growth within the company
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule

The position requires a minimum of 2 days per week for production and operational oversight.