Executive Chef
KommissaryNew York, New York, United States
Posted September 30, 2025
100000 - 110000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Kommissary is a minority-owned social enterprise that produces and delivers high-volume, diverse meals across New York City. Operating a commissary kitchen and catering services, it spreads joy through food while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Description
Kommissary is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily operations of a high-volume commissary kitchen and food catering services in New York City. This role requires a passionate and experienced Chef who can maintain high standards of food safety, quality, and client satisfaction, while also driving growth and innovation. Successful candidates will report to the Director of Operations.
Requirements
- Complete a comprehensive onboarding process
- Review and familiarize yourself with operational procedures
- Conduct a thorough assessment of current operations
- Develop a preliminary action plan
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Oversee Manager-On-Duty scheduling, training, and reporting
- Ensure Quality Assurance and Food Safety
- Implement initial process improvements
- Monitor the impact of changes on operational efficiency
- Develop a strategic plan for the next 6-12 months
- Set specific, measurable goals
- Strengthen team cohesion and performance
- Identify potential leadership gaps
- Manage a special events department
- Lead culinary development and content creation
- Achieve and exceed key performance targets
- Successfully implement long-term process improvements and innovations
- Drive initiatives to expand service offerings
- Develop and execute a plan for continuous improvement
- Foster a positive work culture
- Ensure high levels of staff engagement and retention
- Future growth opportunities
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PTO
