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Fresh City Kitchen

Executive Chef Catering

Brighton, MA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Executive Chef Catering Location: Boston, MA Compensation: Competitive base salary of $80K-$100K ... Provide culinary leadership for full-service events, including event-based staffing needs * Serve ...

Fresh City Kitchen

Catering Chef

Brighton, MA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

As a Catering Prep & Events Chef, you will play a crucial role in the execution of our culinary ... Execute on-site food preparation and service during events, ensuring adherence to food safety ...

Carlyle's Catering

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Event Sous Chef

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Executive Chef & Catering Chef (as assigned) Supervises: Assigned Event Cooks and Temporary ... before service * Monitor production flow to prevent delays Sanitation & Compliance * Enforce ...

Kathy G. & Company Inc.

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Executive Catering Chef

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

I am searching for a new Executive Chef for our Catering division of the Company. Kathy G ... Maintain quality control throughout all stages of catering service Required Qualifications

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Executive Catering Chef

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

I am searching for a new Executive Chef for our Catering division of the Company. Kathy G ... Maintain quality control throughout all stages of catering service Required Qualifications

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Sous Chef (Catering) | Toledo Complex

Toledo, OH · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

THE ROLE Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Catering Sous Chef is responsible for ... Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client ...

Aramark

Sous Chef- Catering

Granville, OH · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

We're hiring full-time Food Service Supervisors to join our passionate Food Services Team ... Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and confirm they are prepared and delivered on time. Be ...

Aramark

Sous Chef- Catering

Granville, OH · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

We're hiring full-time Food Service Supervisors to join our passionate Food Services Team ... daily catering events and confirm they are prepared and delivered on time. • Be able to work ...

Aramark

Sous Chef- Catering

Granville, OH · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

We're hiring full-time Food Service Supervisors to join our passionate Food Services Team ... daily catering events and confirm they are prepared and delivered on time. - Be able to work ...

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Executive Chef Catering

Brighton, MA • On-site

Fresh City Kitchen
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Fresh City Kitchenexternal

$125K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Executive Chef Catering
Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: Competitive base salary of $80K-$100K, with an uncapped performance bonus structure. Typical total earnings for high-performing chefs in this role are in the $125K-$150K+ range
Reports to: General Manager
About the Role
The Chef is a key member of the management team and is responsible for leading all culinary operations with excellence, consistency, and profitability. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends culinary creativity with operational discipline.
You'll oversee production, menu development, purchasing, cost controls, and event execution while helping scale the business to $5M - and ultimately $10M+. This role is ideal for a Chef who thrives in structure, values collaboration, and brings both culinary and management skills to the table.
This is not a role for someone looking to coast. We're building something ambitious - and we need a Chef who brings energy, organization, and big-picture thinking every day.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Execution
  • Lead all culinary preparation and production for corporate catering and full-service events
  • Set the pace and tone of the kitchen through positivity, initiative, and accountability
  • Ensure consistent quality, flavor, and presentation across all menus
  • Streamline production through smart cross-utilization of ingredients and base recipes
  • Develop new recipes, seasonal offerings, and upscale menu items
  • Provide culinary leadership for full-service events, including event-based staffing needs
  • Serve as the on-site culinary representative at select client events

Purchasing & Production Systems
  • Manage ordering and production using a par-level system
  • Source new ingredients and products to support menu development
  • Ensure quality control and proper inventory handling upon delivery
  • Place accurate orders based on sales forecasts and usage trends
  • Proactively manage daily production by walking the "critical path"
  • Use daily lineup sheets to staff appropriately
  • Set and manage prep levels to ensure freshness and labor efficiency, including:
  • Daily prep counts
  • Weekly prep plans and totals
  • Ongoing review of product mix (P-Mix) data

Team Leadership & Culture
  • Recruit, train, and retain high-performing kitchen staff
  • Lead daily pre-shift (morning) meetings to align the team
  • Coach prep team members and production supervisors for performance and consistency
  • Build a kitchen culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and hospitality
  • Clearly communicate expectations and goals - no ego, just results

Strategy, Growth & Innovation
  • Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and prep efficiencies
  • Innovate processes that support growth while maintaining quality and consistency
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop profitable menus and services
  • Help scale kitchen operations to support continued company growth

Cost Management & Profitability
  • Own food cost, labor cost, and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE)
  • Partner with the General Manager to review monthly P&Ls and implement action plans
  • Assume full responsibility for:
  • Writing weekly kitchen schedules
  • Monitoring daily labor reports and minimizing overtime
  • Providing weekly food cost assessments
  • Producing accurate weekly physical food inventories

Administrative & Operational Excellence
  • Create, cost, and scale recipes accurately
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
  • Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and purchasing processes
  • Interpret financial reports and make budget-driven decisions
  • Participate in weekly leadership meetings and report on COGS performance

What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen
  • Proven off-premise catering production experience required
  • 2+ years in a culinary leadership or management role
  • Strong experience with scalable recipes and cost controls
  • Spanish-speaking required
  • Highly organized with strong administrative skills
  • Excellent palate and creative culinary thinker
  • Growth-minded, collaborative, and solutions-oriented

What's In It For You
  • A schedule unlike most culinary roles: Monday-Friday, with most days ending by 5 pm
  • Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 base salary + performance bonus
  • High performers can expect $130,000-$150,000++ (uncapped bonus structure)
  • 401(k) with 4% company match after 1 year
  • Healthcare insurance reimbursement program
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Free meals daily
  • Casual dress and a people-first, upbeat culture
  • A true seat at the table to help shape the future of Fresh City Kitchen

REQUIREMENTS
About Fresh City Kitchen
Fresh City Kitchen exists to make workdays easier and better - for our clients and for each other. We specialize in high-quality, off-premise corporate catering and full-service events throughout Greater Boston, delivering food and service that can be relied on every time.
We believe in killer hospitality, a growth mindset, and a team-first culture. In an industry often defined by chaos, we replace it with care, clarity, and intention. We plan ahead, communicate clearly, and hold ourselves accountable so our clients feel confident and our team feels supported.
We're building a catering company that sets the standard for corporate catering - a place where people want to work, clients trust completely, and growth is sustainable because it's thoughtful and disciplined.
We're on a mission, and we're looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Chef to lead the kitchen as we scale.

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