Floating Executive Chef

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a creative and talented Floating Executive Chef to join our Traveling Resource Team, in Philadelphia, PA, eastern New Jersey, and Massachusetts. As a member of our Travel Team, you will be responsible for managing catering events, and daily kitchen activities, coordinating menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and having a bit of fun!

Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence, as well as a passion and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.

What you will do:

• Communicate daily with production staff on all food production activities.
• Purchase organically and locally produced foods, whenever possible, and work alongside production staff to incorporate these products into recipes and menu offerings on a daily basis.
• Oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are reached, maintained, and recorded; ensure daily records of food usage, organization of storage/cooler areas, and other compliance regulations are kept.
• Lead by example; engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships while researching price variations.
• Implement and maintain HACCP standards.
• Maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships.
• Deliver high-end catering.
• Assist in Back of House phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals.

What you need:

• Associate's Degree or five or more years of related food service experience.
• 5+ Years experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, High-Volume Dining, and Multi-Unit experience required.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.
• FBI Background Check required.
• Application and promotion of current food trends.
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating talent, and promoting an inclusive work environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Account and Project Management Skills.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships.

What you will get:

Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You'll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others. Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Northeastern market!

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic makeup, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, or veteran status and all other statuses protected by federal, state, and local law.