Remote Executive Chef: Gourmet Delivery Lead

Placements24

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Remote work allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Executive Chef to lead virtual catering operations from anywhere. You will develop cutting-edge menus, set strict quality controls, and guide a distributed culinary team to deliver exceptional dining through a sophisticated delivery model.

The role requires 7+ years in executive culinary leadership, strong cost control, and deep knowledge of HACCP and food safety. A Bachelor's in Culinary Arts is advantageous, with remote collaboration and global logistics

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as Executive/Head Chef
Experience with delivery/virtual kitchen operations preferred
Expertise in diverse cuisines and modern techniques
Strong leadership of distributed culinary teams
Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and QA protocols

Responsibilities

Design and innovate menus for a virtual/delivery model with scalability and consistency
Set and enforce culinary standards for ingredients, techniques, plating, and safety
Lead and mentor a distributed culinary team to ensure high performance and brand alignment
Create standardized recipes and remote training materials for kitchen operations
Collaborate with logistics to optimize prep timelines, packaging, and delivery for freshness
Conduct virtual tastings and quality assessments to uphold culinary integrity
Monitor industry trends and sustainable practices to inform strategy
Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships for profitability