Lead Chef & Culinary Coach — Classes, Competitions & Events

Hudson Table; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Hudson Table in Philadelphia is seeking passionate Lead Chefs to join our culinary team. You will lead your team and guests through hands-on classes, chef competitions, and private dining events in a lively open kitchen.

You’ll teach existing menus, design new ones, mentor Kitchen Assistants, and coordinate on- and off-site catering, plating multi-course experiences live for guests while maintaining a fun, organized flow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience (culinary degree a plus)
• Catering or teaching experience preferred
• Must be available nights and weekends (minimum 2 shifts per week)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead chef competitions, cooking classes, and private catered events
• Teach existing menus and design creative new ones
• Mentor Kitchen Assistants and guide smooth event flow
• Interact with guests in a fun, engaging way

Skills

5+ years experience

Teaching

Leadership

Guest interaction

Strong communication

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Hudson Table in Philadelphia is seeking passionate Lead Chefs to join our culinary team. You will lead your team and guests through hands-on classes, chef competitions, and private dining events in a lively open kitchen.

You’ll teach existing menus, design new ones, mentor Kitchen Assistants, and coordinate on- and off-site catering, plating multi-course experiences live for guests while maintaining a fun, organized flow.