Executive Chef – Catering & Growth Leader (Mon-Fri)

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Healthcare reimbursement program

Paid vacation and sick time

Free meals daily

Casual dress and people-first culture

Opportunity to shape the future

Job summary

Fresh City Kitchen in Boston, MA is seeking an Executive Chef Catering to lead culinary operations for corporate catering and full-service events. This hands-on leadership role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline to scale the business.

You will oversee production, menu development, purchasing, cost controls, and event execution while guiding a high-performing team. The base salary is $80K-$100K with an uncapped bonus, with total earnings for top performers reaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• 2+ years in culinary leadership or management.
• Spanish-speaking required.
• Strong administrative skills & highly organized.
• Proven ability with scalable recipes and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary preparation and production for corporate catering and events.
• Set the pace and tone of the kitchen through positivity, initiative, and accountability.
• Ensure quality, flavor, and presentation across menus.
• Develop new recipes, seasonal offerings, and upscale menu items.
• Oversee production systems and inventory controls.
• Manage vendor relationships and purchasing processes.
• Coach and lead kitchen staff and prep team for performance.
• Own food cost, labor cost, and DOE with GM review.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost controls

Administrative skills

Spanish-speaking

Organized

Menu development

Job description

Fresh City Kitchen in Boston, MA is seeking an Executive Chef Catering to lead culinary operations for corporate catering and full-service events. This hands-on leadership role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline to scale the business.

You will oversee production, menu development, purchasing, cost controls, and event execution while guiding a high-performing team. The base salary is $80K-$100K with an uncapped bonus, with total earnings for top performers reaching