Lead Chef [Instructor & Competitor]

Hudson Table; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Bonuses

Job summary

Hudson Table in Stamford, CT is seeking Lead Chefs to lead our culinary team, running hands-on classes, chef competitions, and private dining events in our open kitchen. You will teach existing hands-on classes and guide Kitchen Assistants through competitions and catered events.

You’ll design and prepare your own menus for on- and off-site catering, or plated multi-course experiences live for guests, while maintaining an engaging, organized flow. Nights and weekends required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead chef competitions, cooking classes (all ages), 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

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hudson Table is seeking passionate Lead Chefs to join our incredible culinary team. We’re known for

hands-on cooking classes, chef competitions, and private dining events in our lively open kitchen. Your

role as a Chef at Hudson Table is to lead your team and guests through the execution of classes and/or

events in a fun, immersive and organized way. You will teach Hudson Table’s preexisting hands-on

classes as well as lead your Kitchen Assistants in the execution of chef competitions, catered events,

chef's tables. You will have the unique opportunity to develop and prepare your own menus for on and

off-site catering, or plated multi-course dining experiences live in front of our guests.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead chef competitions, cooking classes (all ages), 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

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of industry experience (culinary degree a plus)
• Catering or teaching experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Must be available nights and weekends (minimum 2 shifts per week)
• Competition and performance bonuses
• Employee discounts + flexible schedule
• Join a thriving, creative culinary team

If you’re a chef who thrives on creativity, teaching, and guest interaction, we’d love to have you on the