Executive Chef

PRIMEBRIDGE WORKFORCE LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeBridge Workforce is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-volume environment in Allentown, PA. You will direct kitchen teams, oversee menu development, purchasing, food quality, sanitation, and safety, while partnering with clients to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in management, strong leadership, menu planning skills, ServSafe certification, and HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of management experience.
• 1–3 years of related kitchen experience.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary teams to drive performance.
• Standardize kitchen processes and improve operations.
• Create menus aligned with client preferences and trends.
• Manage purchasing to balance quality and cost.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, and safety.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Drive continuous improvement across culinary operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Operations management

Team coaching

Job description

PrimeBridge Workforce is a growing startup focused on connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations across the United States and Canada. We work closely with our IT and Engineering clients to identify talented professionals for a variety of technical and engineering positions across multiple locations.

We are currently hiring on behalf of our clients for the following position:

Position: Executive Chef

Location: Allentown, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2+

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role will oversee kitchen teams, menu development, food quality, purchasing, and operational standards while building strong relationships with clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary teams while driving performance and consistency.
• Standardize kitchen processes and improve overall culinary operations.
• Create innovative menus aligned with client preferences, nutritional standards, and current culinary trends.
• Manage purchasing and sourcing to maintain quality while controlling costs.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, and safety.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Drive continuous improvement across culinary operations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Proven menu planning and culinary innovation skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• ServSafe certification and working knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Proficiency with computer systems and operational tools.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of management experience
• 1–3 years of related experience

PrimeBridge Workforce is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.