Executive Sous Chef - Catering

25th August, 2026

Location - Middlesex County, NJ

Salary - $75-85k

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision (50% employer-paid), PTO, 401k with 4% Match, Discretionary Holiday Bonus

Established culinary and events company producing scratch-made cuisine for corporate, university, and social events serving up to 1,000 guests.

Qualifications:

Tenure that shows stability in prior roles, averaging at least 1.5 years per position

Approximately 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience

Experience executing catered events or banquets serving up to 1,000 guests

Scratch-cooking background required; no reheating or pre-portioned foodservice operations

Must be able to communicate effectively in kitchen Spanish

Working knowledge of ordering, inventory, scheduling, food costing, and kitchen administration

Comfortable leading commissary production and onsite event execution

Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, production planning, and quality control

Hands-on leader willing to support production during high-volume periods

Must be a local candidate with reliable transportation for onsite events

Ideal for an ambitious Sous Chef looking to grow into an Executive Chef position

Requirements:

Positive, growth-minded leader who contributes to a strong kitchen culture

Calm and organized under pressure during large-scale events

Team-first mentality with strong communication skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain consistency across production and service

Dependable, proactive, and eager to take on greater culinary leadership responsibility