Executive Chef, Corporate Catering & Growth

Fresh City Kitchen | Brighton; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare reimbursement

Paid vacation

Free meals

Casual dress

Career growth

Job summary

Fresh City Kitchen in Boston, MA is seeking an Executive Chef Catering to lead culinary operations for corporate catering and events. This hands-on leadership role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline, overseeing production, menu development, purchasing, cost controls, and event execution.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in high-volume kitchens, 2+ years in leadership, and proven off-premise catering experience; Spanish-speaking is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• 2+ years in a culinary leadership or management role.
• Proven off-premise catering production experience required.
• Spanish-speaking required.
• Strong administrative skills and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary preparation and production for corporate catering and full-service events.
• Set the pace and tone of the kitchen through positivity, initiative, and accountability.
• Ensure quality, flavor, and presentation across all menus.
• Develop recipes, seasonal offerings, and upscale menu items.
• Manage par-level purchasing, sourcing, and inventory controls.
• Own food and labor cost and review monthly P&Ls with leadership.
• Create costed recipes and maintain food safety and compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Catering

Cost controls

Team leadership

Operations management

Spanish-speaking

Job description

Fresh City Kitchen in Boston, MA is seeking an Executive Chef Catering to lead culinary operations for corporate catering and events. This hands-on leadership role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline, overseeing production, menu development, purchasing, cost controls, and event execution.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in high-volume kitchens, 2+ years in leadership, and proven off-premise catering experience; Spanish-speaking is required.