Job Description

About the Company

Are you passionate about developing and refining new recipes every day? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where you get to shape menus, work hands-on with high-quality ingredients, and lead a team of culinary professionals? If so, we want you at Food Trends Catering & Events!

For over 25 years, we’ve been a leader in off-premise catering, serving Fortune 500 companies, fashion houses, universities, weddings, and historic venues. As a woman-owned, family-run business, we blend tradition with innovation, operating out of two cutting-edge facilities spanning 30,000+ sq ft. Now, we’re expanding across the Tri-State area—and we need a visionary Culinary Director to help take our offerings to the next level.

What You'll Do

• Create & Innovate – Develop trendsetting menus and refine recipes across a variety of cuisines and product lines.
• Lead & Inspire – Hire, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Hands-On Execution – Work directly with fresh ingredients, oversee production, and ensure impeccable quality.
• Elevate Catering Excellence – Manage kitchen operations for large-scale, high-profile events.
• Optimize & Scale – Implement efficiencies in catering and co-packing production as we grow.
• Ensure Top-Tier Standards – Maintain compliance with FDA/USDA food safety regulations.

What You Bring

• Creative Vision – Passion for contemporary, exciting, and innovative menu development.
• Experience – 10 years in kitchen operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role in off-premise catering.
• Catering Expertise – 5+ years managing catering production, ensuring flawless execution.
• Leadership Skills – Strong organizational abilities to manage staff, schedules, and inventory.
• Process Improvement Mindset – Constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Bilingual Advantage – Proficiency in Kitchen Spanish is a plus!

Why Join Food Trends?

• Work Hard, Have Fun, Grow Your Career – Be part of an exciting, supportive team that values creativity and innovation.
• Hands-On & Impactful – Directly shape the future of our menus and operations.
• Room for Growth – We’re expanding, and you’ll play a key role in our evolution!

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