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Do you have a passion for refining innovative dishes and inspiring a dynamic kitchen team? Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment? If you want to take your leadership skills to the next level while making a direct impact on our culinary operations, this is the opportunity for you! Who we’re not looking for : Someone who prefers a repetitive role without the desire to question current practices or refine recipes and techniques. For over 25 years, we’ve been a leader in off-premise catering, serving Fortune 500 companies, fashion houses, universities, weddings, and historic venues. As a woman-owned, family-run business, we blend tradition with innovation, operating out of two cutting-edge facilities spanning 30,000+ sq ft. Now, as we expand across the Tri-State area, we need an Executive Sous Chef to help us continue delivering exceptional food experiences at scale. What You'll Do Innovate & Create – Contribute to the development of trendsetting menus and refine recipes across a variety of cuisines and product lines. Lead & Motivate – Manage, mentor, and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Hands-On Culinary Leadership – Oversee the day-to-day production, working directly with fresh ingredients, ensuring impeccable food quality and timely execution. Elevate Catering Excellence – Support kitchen operations during large-scale, high-profile events, ensuring each one meets our top-tier standards. Optimize & Scale – Contribute to operational efficiencies, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly as we scale our catering and co-packing production. Flexibility & Adaptability – Manage at a high level while remaining adaptable to changing conditions and performing other duties as assigned by the CEO/Chef de Cuisine. What You Bring Creative Vision – A passion for developing contemporary, innovative, and exciting menu offerings. Experience – 5+ years in kitchen operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in off-premise catering or high-volume kitchens. Catering Expertise – Extensive experience managing large-scale catering production, ensuring seamless event execution. Leadership Skills – Proven ability to teach, mentor, and manage kitchen staff, including creating and implementing training programs, managing schedules, and overseeing labor controls. Efficiency-Oriented – A focus on improving processes and workflows to enhance kitchen productivity and food quality. Bilingual Advantage – Proficiency in Kitchen Spanish is a plus! Why Join Food Trends? Work Hard, Have Fun, Grow Your Career – Be part of a creative and supportive team that values innovation and collaboration. Hands-On & Impactful – Have a direct influence on the future of our culinary operations and menu development. Room for Growth – As we expand, you’ll play a key role in shaping our evolution and scaling our success! Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Art/Creative Industries Food and Beverage Services, Caterers, and Events Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Food Trends Catering & Events

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