Catering Manager

About G&G Meal Prep

G&G is a rapidly growing meal prep company dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, and ready-to-eat meals designed around lifestyle, wellness, and convenience meals to our clients. We operate a high-volume, production-focused kitchen environment committed to efficiency, quality, and culinary innovation. We are looking for a visionary culinary leader to build and manage our production kitchen from the ground up.

The Role

The Lead Meal Prep Chef / Culinary Manager is a critical leadership position responsible for all aspects of food production, quality control, and kitchen operations. Unlike a traditional restaurant Executive Chef, this role requires a strong focus on efficiency, standardization, and high-volume batch cooking while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. Weekend availability required.

Key Responsibilities

I. Culinary & Production Management (60%)

• Batch Cooking & Standardization: Develop and execute production schedules for high-volume, weekly meal batches to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.

• Recipe Development & Costing: Create and test new menu items (in collaboration with the owner/nutritionist) that are scalable, profitable, and meet specific dietary profiles (e.g., Keto, Paleo, High-Protein, Calorie-Smart).

• Quality & Consistency: Establish strict quality control standards for ingredient receiving, prep, cooking, and final plating/packaging to ensure every meal meets the G&G standard.

• Inventory & Ordering: Manage all ingredient ordering, vendor relationships, and inventory rotation (FIFO) to ensure optimal freshness and minimize food costs.

II. Leadership & Operations (40%)

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff (Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, Packers), fostering a positive, disciplined, and productive work environment.

• Kitchen Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, including HACCP and ServSafe standards.

• Efficiency & Improvement: Implement lean kitchen principles and workflows to continuously improve speed, accuracy, and labor efficiency across all production stages.

• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the proper use and maintenance of all commercial kitchen equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a high-volume food production environment (commissary kitchen, large-scale catering, or established meal prep company).

• Leadership: 2+ years of management experience (Sous Chef, Head Cook, or Kitchen Manager).

• Culinary Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in classic and modern cooking techniques with a strong understanding of nutritional cooking and specific dietary restrictions.

• Certifications: Active ServSafe Manager Certification (or equivalent) required.

• Technical Skills: Proficient with menu costing software, Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and production planning tools.

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods.

What G&G Offers

• Competitive salary of $55,000.00- $70,000.00 commensurate with experience).

• Daytime/Set Schedule: Enjoy a more predictable schedule compared to traditional restaurant hours.

• Performance Bonus/Profit Sharing: Opportunity for bonuses based on cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) and efficiency metrics.

• Career Growth: A chance to be an integral part of a growing company and shape its culinary identity.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your experience in high-volume production/meal prep, and two professional references to: [email protected]