Lead Production Chef — High-Volume Catering

M&G Foodstuff; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

M&G Foodstuff, a boutique catering and events company in New YorkCity, seeks a Production Lead to oversee PM prep and dinner/canape production. You will lead PM pack-out, manage kitchen resets, and ensure all food is prepared and packaged to our standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives under pressure, and collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership to ensure a smooth AM to PM transition.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume catering or commissary environments.
• Experience managing PM prep, pack-out, and kitchen flow.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen production and prep assignments.
• Execute and manage pack-out and organization for PM orders and events.
• Ensure all food is prepared and packaged to recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain accurate prep lists and production timelines; communicate status to AM leadership.
• Ensure stations are stocked, labeled, and maintained; rotate stock per safety standards.
• Assist with inventory organization, receiving, and product rotation as needed.
• Lead with calm, effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Effective Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Work Under Pressure

Customer Service

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Inventory Management

Training & Development

Culinary Knowledge

Quality Standards

Job description

M&G Foodstuff, a boutique catering and events company in New YorkCity, seeks a Production Lead to oversee PM prep and dinner/canape production. You will lead PM pack-out, manage kitchen resets, and ensure all food is prepared and packaged to our standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives under pressure, and collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership to ensure a smooth AM to PM transition.