Executive Chef, Uptown Catering
Overview
Lead culinary operations across multiple segments at Uptown Catering Company in Houston. Manage high-volume catering and wholesale manufacturing while serving Fortune 500 clients and institutional markets. Drive menu engineering and financial performance through strategic sourcing and budget oversight. Bold technology and certifications such as Python and AWS where relevant. Bold experience ranges like 5+ years in executive roles. Close with what makes this role unique.
What You'll Do11
- 1Direct and elevate culinary operations across four distinct verticals including Corporate Daily Delivery and Wholesale Food Manufacturing
- 2Design scalable menus optimized for yield seasonality and profit margins
- 3Oversee vendor relations inventory control and purchasing workflows
- 4Manage multi-million dollar food and labor budgets and direct P&L performance
- 5Recruit mentor and retain a high-performing bilingual culinary team
- 6Maintain compliance with SQF HACCP USDA and FDA standards
- 7Serve as primary contact for federal state and third party food safety audits
- 8Partner with executives to customize event menus and present culinary concepts
- 9Negotiate and execute diverse contract models balancing wholesale and high-margin events
- 10Implement waste reduction protocols across all divisions
- 11Foster inclusive kitchen culture through continuous training and clear communication
Requirements8
- 1Minimum 7–10 years senior culinary leadership experience
- 2Bilingual English Spanish fluency required
- 3Certifications including ServSafe Manager or equivalent advanced food safety certification
- 4Expertise in SQF HACCP USDA inspection procedures and ADA dietary standards
- 5Proven track record managing complex culinary budgets and labor scheduling
- 6Degree in Culinary Arts Culinary Management or Food Service Management
- 7Previous experience with airport concession or wholesale food supply chains
- 8Familiarity with automated kitchen production equipment and enterprise inventory systems
Salary Insight
$100 - $115k per year
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