Traveling Executive Chef: Fine-Dining at Scale

Sharp Spoon Network; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Company laptop

Company credit card

Per diem $45/day

Job summary

Sharp Spoon Network is recruiting Traveling Executive Chefs for a nationally recognized disaster-response and large-scale culinary operation. This role requires leading kitchens delivering 1,000+ meals per service, with travel nationwide and lodging provided during deployments.

You will oversee 30+ staff, manage food purchasing, inventory, and budgets, while maintaining fine-dining quality at scale. This hands-on leadership position combines culinary craftsmanship with operational discipline and

Qualifications

• Ten years in Executive Chef role with hands-on leadership.
• Experience producing 1,000+ meals per service at scale.
• Direct responsibility for purchasing, inventory and budgeting.
• Proven ability to develop menus and maintain quality at high volume.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of 1,000+ meals per service.
• Develop menus reflecting upscale standards.
• Train and manage 30+ kitchen staff.
• Direct procurement, inventory and cost controls.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Executive Chef tenure 10+ yrs

Leadership of 30+ staff

Fine-dining quality

Willingness to travel nationwide

Job description

Sharp Spoon Network is recruiting Traveling Executive Chefs for a nationally recognized disaster-response and large-scale culinary operation. This role requires leading kitchens delivering 1,000+ meals per service, with travel nationwide and lodging provided during deployments.

You will oversee 30+ staff, manage food purchasing, inventory, and budgets, while maintaining fine-dining quality at scale. This hands-on leadership position combines culinary craftsmanship with operational discipline and