Executive Chef - Catering & Events Leader

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 72,250 - 97,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sweet benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Daily grab-and-go lunches

Ownership spirit

Job summary

M Culinary Concepts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for catering and events in Phoenix. You will drive menu development, oversee production, and ensure flawless on-site execution for a range of gatherings from intimate to large-scale.

As a hands-on leader, you will mentor the culinary team, control food and labor costs, and partner with Sales and Operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences with creative menus and impeccable quality.

Qualifications

• Leadership and mentoring of a diverse culinary team.
• Strong communication across departments and with clients.
• Advanced knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies.
• Creative problem-solving for demanding events and menus.
• Proficiency with inventory, procurement, and cost controls.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and profitability.
• Excellent time management for high-volume catering.
• Deep commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for catering events and daily production.
• Design customized menus with Sales and Event Operations.
• Oversee staffing, production schedules, and on-site execution.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop standardized recipes and production procedures.
• Manage labor, food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Coach and develop culinary team with a focus on accountability.
• Collaborate with procurement for timely ingredient availability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Stay current with catering trends and innovations to elevate guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dietary knowledge

Problem solving

Inventory management

Budgeting

Time management

Food safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

M Culinary Concepts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for catering and events in Phoenix. You will drive menu development, oversee production, and ensure flawless on-site execution for a range of gatherings from intimate to large-scale.

As a hands-on leader, you will mentor the culinary team, control food and labor costs, and partner with Sales and Operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences with creative menus and impeccable quality.