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Catering Executive Sous Chef – South Asian / Indian Cuisine
A growing, high-end catering and events company is seeking a Catering Executive Sous Chef with strong South Asian / Indian culinary expertise to join their leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic kitchen environment, supporting large-scale events while helping elevate and innovate menu offerings.
About the Role
This position serves as the #2 in the kitchen, reporting directly to the Culinary Director. You’ll lead day-to-day culinary execution, support team development, and ensure exceptional food quality across a wide range of catering events.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in traditional South Asian cuisine, paired with the ability to execute and elevate modern, non-ethnic dishes in a high-volume catering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and oversee all culinary operations for catering and banquet events
- Execute authentic South Asian / Indian cuisine with consistency and quality
- Contribute to the development of elevated, diverse menu offerings beyond South Asian cuisine
- Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring strong team collaboration
- Manage food cost, inventory, and kitchen compliance standards
- Partner with Culinary Director on menu planning, execution, and operational strategy
- Ensure high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and food safety
- Assist in scaling operations across both on-site and destination events
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in catering, banquet, or hotel environments
- Strong expertise in South Asian / Indian cuisine (required)
- Experience executing high-volume events and banquets
- Solid understanding of P&L, food cost control, and inventory management
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to train and develop teams
- Fluent in English with strong communication skills
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working with evolving systems and processes
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 (flexibility for the right candidate)
- Healthcare, dental, and vision options (voluntary)
- 401(k) options
- 3 weeks PTO
- Growth opportunity within a rapidly evolving catering company
Why This Opportunity?
- Be part of a specialized culinary concept blending authentic South Asian cuisine with modern innovation
- Work alongside experienced leadership in a collaborative environment
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on menu development and team culture
- Join a company experiencing strong growth and increased demand for destination events
JOB ID: 174287
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Vincent Frankowski