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Savory Hospitality

Executive Commissary Chef

Savory Hospitality, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Executive Commissary Chef Savory Hospitality

About Savory Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience with a focus on quality food and hospitality excellence.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Executive Commissary Chef to join our team. The role involves overseeing commissary kitchen operations, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality food across multiple channels, driving operational excellence, developing culinary talent, and implementing scalable systems.

Position Objective The Executive Commissary Chef is the culinary mastermind behind catering and event menus, responsible for overseeing preparation, production, and presentation of all food items, including cost control, staff development, and compliance with health standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the culinary team.

Oversee daily operations to ensure quality standards, recipes, and production timelines.

Plan for holidays, special events, and seasonal menu updates.

Partner with culinary leadership to improve systems and productivity.

Manage food and labor costs, analyze performance metrics, and optimize inventory.

Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume commissary or multi-unit operations.

Proven ability to lead and develop diverse culinary teams.

Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.

Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills.

Proficiency in inventory management, purchasing systems, and cost control.

Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Core Competencies

Leadership & Coaching

Operational Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Adaptability & Feedback Integration

Collaboration & Communication

Compensation

Competitive salary ($95,000.00 – $115,000.00) commensurate with experience.

Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees.

401(k) matching program.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment.

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

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