Executive Commissary Chef

Savory Jobs

$494K — $500K+*
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of culinary leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit operations.
  • Experience in leading and developing diverse culinary teams.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in inventory management, purchasing systems, and cost control.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of commissary kitchen operations.
  • Ensure high-quality food delivery across various channels.
  • Drive operational excellence through partnership with management teams.
  • Develop culinary talent and implement scalable systems.
  • Manage food and labor costs, analyze performance metrics, and optimize inventory.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations while maintaining product quality.
  • Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the culinary team.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching program
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources


About the role
We are seeking creative and experienced Executive Commissary Chef to join the Savory team!

Our Executive Commissary Chef is a strategic and hands-on culinary leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of commissary kitchen operations. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality food across multiple channels including amenity services, wholesale, catering, tastings, and production. The Executive Commissary Chef partners across management teams to drive operational excellence, develop culinary talent, and implement systems that support scalability, efficiency, and innovation.

Our ideal candidate has proven experience as a Executive Commissary Chef at a restaurant or with a catering group and will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality, exceptional quality, service, health and safety standards, and team growth.

Position Objective: The Executive Commissary Chef is the culinary mastermind behind all catering and event menus, responsible for overseeing the preparation, production, and presentation of all food items. This role involves extensive management responsibilities including cost control, staff development, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This role provides strong leadership and mentorship to the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It oversees daily operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, recipes, and production timelines, while also leading planning for holidays, special events, and seasonal menu updates. The position partners with culinary leadership to improve systems, enhance productivity, and support cross-functional initiatives. A strong understanding of business operations is essential, including managing food and labor costs, analyzing performance metrics, and optimizing inventory. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with all safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards while maintaining exceptional product quality, consistency, and customer experience.

Requirements:
  • Minimum 7-10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume commissary or multi-unit operations.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop diverse culinary teams.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in inventory management, purchasing systems, and cost control.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Core Competencies
  • Leadership & Coaching
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Acumen
  • Adaptability & Feedback Integration
  • Collaboration & Communication

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:
  • Competitive salary ($95,000.00 - $115,000.00) commensurate with experience
  • Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees
  • 401K matching program
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment


Compensation: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per week

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