Executive Catering Chef

The Chef Agency; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier catering company in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an Executive Catering Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background of 8+ years in culinary roles, including leadership experience, with a strong preference for catering or high-volume event expertise. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as menu development, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring food safety compliance while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of culinary experience with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in catering or high-volume events is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop unique, trend-forward menus that align with client expectations.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team.
• Oversee food safety and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Passion for Hospitality

Education

Culinary degree from an accredited institution

Job description

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This range is provided by The Chef Agency. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Relo: DMV area only

A premier catering company in Baltimore, MD, is looking for an Executive Catering Chef to lead their team.

Non-Negotiables:

• 8+ years of culinary experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Catering or high-volume event experience strongly preferred
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to develop creative, seasonal menus
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Responsibilities:

• Develop unique, trend-forward menus that align with client expectations
• Partner with ownership and executives on budgeting and cost control
• Oversee food safety and sanitation compliance
• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team
• Act as the culinary face of the company at catered events
• Manage inventory, storage, and operational efficiencies

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Restaurants

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