Catering Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Irene Qualls
Knoxville, Tennessee | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $85,000 to $105,000 | Job ID: 161695
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Now Hiring: Executive Chef – Catering | Culinary Innovation Meets Global Flair
Are you a dynamic culinary leader with a flair for global flavors and a passion for unforgettable presentation? We’re seeking a Catering Executive Chef to drive creativity, precision, and excellence in our high-volume catering operations.
Catering Executive Chef Responsibilities:
- Lead the culinary execution of large-scale catered events with a focus on creativity and flawless delivery
- Curate and continuously evolve seasonal, themed, and custom menus inspired by international cuisines and modern food trends
- Set and maintain exceptional standards for plating and presentation across all events
- Supervise kitchen staff and oversee workflows in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Partner with sales, event planning, and operations teams to craft seamless, memorable guest experiences
- Maintain a strong portfolio showcasing your culinary artistry and event execution
- Manage food procurement, inventory, and cost control to meet operational and financial goals
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Catering Executive Chef Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in high-volume catering or events
- Deep knowledge of global cuisines and contemporary culinary techniques
- Proven expertise in menu design and development
- A strong eye for detail, presentation, and culinary artistry
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams
- A digital or physical portfolio demonstrating your work is required
Catering Executive Chef Benefits:
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Relocation support available for the right candidate
- Creative freedom and opportunities for culinary innovation
- A supportive, growth-focused, and collaborative work culture
Ready to lead with vision, flavor, and flair? Apply now and bring your culinary creativity to an environment where innovation and excellence take center stage.
Contact Irene Qualls @ iqualls@goodwinrecruiting.com 410.205.4455
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
