Executive Chef

M Culinary Concepts, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Daily lunches

Job summary

M Culinary Concepts, LLC is seeking an Executive Chef with a strong catering and events background to lead all culinary operations in a fast-paced environment in Phoenix, AZ. You will drive menu innovation, guest experiences, and profitability across diverse events.

As Executive Chef, you will manage planning, production, and execution for a wide range of catered events, mentor a culinary team, and collaborate with Sales and Procurement to meet client objectives and dietary requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a diverse culinary team in catering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across departments.
• Deep knowledge of dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian/vegan).
• Strong budgeting, food costs, and labor cost management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory/procurement systems.
• Ability to manage multiple events with high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for catering events, daily production, and special events.
• Design customized menus with Sales for client objectives and dietary needs.
• Plan staffing, production schedules, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Ensure top food quality, presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop recipes, menus, and procedures to boost efficiency.
• Manage budgets, food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Mentor culinary team and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure ingredient availability.
• Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and health regs.
• Stay current with industry trends and catering concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dietary restrictions

Problem solving

Budgeting

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Inventory systems

Procurement software

Job description

• Location 225 N. 32nd Place,Phoenix, AZ, 85034,United States
• Base Pay $85,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Nibblers
• Employee Type Full-time

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

Executive Chef – Catering

M Culinary Concepts is searching for a passionate and experienced Executive Chef with a strong catering and events background to join our vibrant team and help create exceptional culinary experiences across the Southwest. We’re an award-winning catering company based in Phoenix, AZ (we're talkingTOP COMPANIES TO WORK FOR & GREAT PLACE TO WORKthree years running!).

About the Role

Are you a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced catering and events environment? We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at Nibblers, with a strong focus on catering, special events, menu innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee the planning, production, and execution of a wide range of catered events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate functions and social celebrations. This role requires a hands-on leader who can successfully manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and profitability.

Working closely with the Sales, Operations, and Procurement teams, you will help create customized menus, support client needs, and ensure flawless culinary execution from initial concept through event completion. You will also lead and develop a talented culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, accountability, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for catering events, daily production, and special event execution.
• Partner with Sales and Event Operations teams to design customized menus that align with client expectations, event objectives, and dietary requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of event culinary planning, including staffing, production schedules, logistics, food preparation, and on-site execution.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all catered events and daily operations.
• Develop and standardize recipes, menus, and production procedures to support operational efficiency and scalability.
• Manage culinary labor, scheduling, food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely ordering and availability of high-quality ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Stay current with industry trends, culinary innovation, and emerging catering concepts to continuously elevate the guest experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a catering-focused Executive Chef who enjoys creating memorable experiences through food, leading high-performing teams, and executing exceptional events.

M Culinary Concept: Where Food is Fun!

Forget stuffy corporate kitchens. At M Culinary Concepts, we're a passionate crew obsessed with crafting amazing food & beverage experiences. Our core values Inspiring Passion, Service to Others, Humbly Confident and Making Huge Fun! Think fast-paced, collaborative, and full of good times (and of course, delicious food!).

The Perks You Deserve:

As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy asweet benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and daily grab-and-go lunches made by our amazing chefs! Plus, you'll stay connected with our internal app and experience theownership spiritthat makes M Culinary so special.

What we need from you:

• Superior leadership skills with the ability to mentor, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong understanding of dietary requirements, including food allergies, and vegetarian/vegan diets
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing daily demands
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software relevant to inventory and procurement systems.
• Extensive financial understanding, with experience managing budgets, food costs, labor costs, and maximizing profitability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely production execution and efficiency.

Ready to Join the M Culinary Team

If you're an energetic Executive Chef who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!