Executive Event Chef

The Chef Agency

$120K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of culinary leadership experience in luxury catering or fine dining
  • Experience executing large-scale events like weddings and corporate functions
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Exceptional organization and execution in high-pressure environments
  • In-depth knowledge of food quality, presentation, and safety standards

Responsibilities

  • Direct all culinary aspects for events ranging from 10 to 600 guests

Benefits

  • MDV
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
17th August, 2026

NYC

Salary: $120k-$130k paid hourly $70-$75 per hour

Benefits
  • Benefits -
  • MDV, retirement, PTO

Luxury catering company seeks experienced Event Chef in NYC.

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in luxury catering, fine dining, or high-end events.
  • Extensive experience executing large-scale events, including weddings, corporate events, galas, and private functions.
  • Strong team leadership and staff management skills, with the ability to lead and develop large culinary teams.
  • Exceptional organization and execution, with the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, menu development, and food safety, with a high attention to detail and commitment to luxury hospitality standards.
Responsibilities:
  • Direct all Culinary aspects of events ranging from 10 to 600

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