Executive Commissary Chef
Full Time • New York, NY
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
About Savory
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.
At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals that will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.
About the role
We are seeking creative and experienced Executive Commissary Chef to join the Savory team!
Our Executive Commissary Chef is a strategic and hands-on culinary leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of commissary kitchen operations. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality food across multiple channels including amenity services, wholesale, catering, tastings, and production. The Executive Commissary Chef partners across management teams to drive operational excellence, develop culinary talent, and implement systems that support scalability, efficiency, and innovation.
Our ideal candidate has proven experience as a Executive Commissary Chef at a restaurant or with a catering group and will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality, exceptional quality, service, health and safety standards, and team growth.
Position Objective: The Executive Commissary Chef is the culinary mastermind behind all catering and event menus, responsible for overseeing the preparation, production, and presentation of all food items. This role involves extensive management responsibilities including cost control, staff development, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.
At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals that will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.
About the role
We are seeking creative and experienced Executive Commissary Chef to join the Savory team!
Our Executive Commissary Chef is a strategic and hands-on culinary leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of commissary kitchen operations. This role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality food across multiple channels including amenity services, wholesale, catering, tastings, and production. The Executive Commissary Chef partners across management teams to drive operational excellence, develop culinary talent, and implement systems that support scalability, efficiency, and innovation.
Our ideal candidate has proven experience as a Executive Commissary Chef at a restaurant or with a catering group and will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality, exceptional quality, service, health and safety standards, and team growth.
Position Objective: The Executive Commissary Chef is the culinary mastermind behind all catering and event menus, responsible for overseeing the preparation, production, and presentation of all food items. This role involves extensive management responsibilities including cost control, staff development, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This role provides strong leadership and mentorship to the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It oversees daily operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, recipes, and production timelines, while also leading planning for holidays, special events, and seasonal menu updates. The position partners with culinary leadership to improve systems, enhance productivity, and support cross-functional initiatives. A strong understanding of business operations is essential, including managing food and labor costs, analyzing performance metrics, and optimizing inventory. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with all safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards while maintaining exceptional product quality, consistency, and customer experience.
Requirements:
This role provides strong leadership and mentorship to the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It oversees daily operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, recipes, and production timelines, while also leading planning for holidays, special events, and seasonal menu updates. The position partners with culinary leadership to improve systems, enhance productivity, and support cross-functional initiatives. A strong understanding of business operations is essential, including managing food and labor costs, analyzing performance metrics, and optimizing inventory. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with all safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards while maintaining exceptional product quality, consistency, and customer experience.
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
In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:
- 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
- 401K matching program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per week
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
WORKING AT SAVORY
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. Our four core services (corporate catering, events, amenities, and Simply Savory, our grab-and-go offering) mean that we are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality to our client partners.
At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.
We’re passionate about sustainable solutions: in how our food is sourced and served as well as creating sustainable careers in hospitality for our people. In addition to our benefits package which is available to all full-time team members, we are a growth-focused organization and take every opportunity to champion our team and help them grow with us into roles greater than they could have imagined.
OUR VALUES
At Savory, we pride ourselves on being a values-based organization:
- Curiosity: Our curiosity is always driving us to ask questions, learn more, and get better. We’re agile for ourselves and our client partners.
- Authenticity: We believe in a true commitment to respect, diversity, and integrity. Our team is unapologetically themselves and brings their diverse life experiences to our work every day.
- Collaboration: Teamwork is our foundation! We’re independently driven, each of us experts in our field, and when we come together, are able to rely on each other to create something exceptional.
- Solutions: We always operate from a solutions-oriented mindset. There is nothing too big or too small for us to solve, and we apply our learnings to ensure successful measures are in place for the future.
- Community: We believe in community first and cultivating a culture of gratitude. We celebrate and support each other in all our endeavors, both in and outside of our shared Savory goals.
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Not sure which position is right for you but still interested in joining the Savory team? Email a resume and cover letter to talent@savory.com and we’ll be in touch!
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Competitive compensation
401(k) matching program
Company-sponsored medical plans including health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dependent care
Commuter benefits