Executive Chef | Lead Culinary Team & Client Events

Bluegrass Stream LLC; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead onsite culinary operations across education, healthcare, senior living, and business clients. You will create menus, oversee production and safety, and manage costs and vendors while mentoring a diverse kitchen team.

This role emphasizes hospitality, service, and a culture that puts people first. You will collaborate with clients and onsite leaders to support catering and special events, driving continuous improvements to deliver

Qualifications

• Strong culinary leadership and team development skills.
• Expertise in food safety, quality control, and production management.
• Proficiency in cost control, inventory management, and vendor management.
• Excellent customer/client partnership and event execution capabilities.
• Ability to build a positive, service-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, appealing menus aligned to client needs.
• Oversee food production, food safety, and quality standards.
• Manage costs, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Hire, train, and mentor a diverse culinary team; model a people-first, hospitality-focused culture.
• Partner with clients and onsite leaders to support catering and special events.
• Drive continuous improvement to ensure safe, consistent service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Cost control

Inventory management

Vendor management

Event execution

Team development

Client partnership

Job description

Bluegrass Stream LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead onsite culinary operations across education, healthcare, senior living, and business clients. You will create menus, oversee production and safety, and manage costs and vendors while mentoring a diverse kitchen team.

This role emphasizes hospitality, service, and a culture that puts people first. You will collaborate with clients and onsite leaders to support catering and special events, driving continuous improvements to deliver