Corporate Chef

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Chef to join our team in South Philadelphia, PA. This position will support our sister company, Ippolito's Seafood, overseeing all culinary operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. The Corporate Chef will be responsible for managing kitchen production, developing innovative menu items and seasonal offerings, standardizing recipes and procedures, and maintaining excellence across all prepared foods.

This role requires strong leadership, creativity, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences while ensuring efficiency and operational success. The ideal candidate combines culinary expertise with the ability to train teams, uphold quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in the kitchen.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field 5+ years of experience in culinary management Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations Excellent leadership and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Culinary Arts or related field Experience in wholesale trade or seafood distribution industry Experience in product development and menu planning Certifications in food safety and sanitation Responsibilities: Develop and manage the culinary operations of our wholesale trade business Create and maintain menus that meet the needs of our customers and align with our business goals Ensure that all food products meet the highest standards of quality and taste Manage food costs and inventory to maintain cost efficiency Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop new products and menus Skills: As a Corporate Chef, you will use your expertise in culinary arts and business management to develop and manage the culinary operations of our wholesale trade business.

You will need to have strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop new products and menus that meet the needs of our customers. Your knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations will be essential to ensure that all food products meet the highest standards of quality and taste.

You will also need to have excellent cost analysis and budget management skills to maintain cost efficiency. Finally, your ability to manage multiple projects and priorities will be crucial to the success of our company.