• Position Title: Hands-on Executive Catering Chef
• Company: Frankies Catering
• Location: Ramsey, NJ
• Reports To: Business Owners / Partners
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Flexible event-based scheduling)
• Compensation: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour + performance-based bonuses
• Benefits: Health and wellness benefits available
Role & Partnership Summary
Frankies Catering is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and highly hands-on Executive Catering Chef to join our team in Ramsey, NJ. We want someone who will operate with the mindset, care, and ownership of a business partner. In this role, you won't just manage from the sidelines—you will actively lead food preparation, execution, and breakdown for all events. You will work directly alongside the owners to scale our operations, innovate our culinary offerings, and share in our financial success through a competitive bonus structure.
Key Responsibilities
• Hands-on Culinary Execution: Lead and actively participate in high-volume meal prep, cooking, staging, and plating for diverse events (weddings, corporate functions, private parties).
• Flexible Event Leadership: Work on-site at various venues across the region. Hours and days will fluctuate weekly based on event bookings, requiring evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
• Menu Innovation & Pricing: Partner with ownership to design custom, seasonal menus that accommodate dietary restrictions while maximizing profit margins.
• Logistics & Transport: Oversee off-site kitchen setups, ensuring all equipment, ingredients, and staff arrive safely and on schedule.
• Kitchen & Cost Management: Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and ingredient ordering while keeping strict control over food and labor costs.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain an immaculate kitchen environment, ensuring absolute adherence to New Jersey state health codes and HACCP standards.
Qualifications & Skills
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of professional culinary experience, with a proven track record in high-volume catering, banquet operations, or event management.
• Mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit with strong problem-solving abilities and a "no task is too small" attitude.
• Adaptability: Exceptional stamina and flexibility to handle changing schedules and fast-paced event environments.
• Certifications: Active ServSafe Manager certification is required.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license and clean driving record for transporting catering equipment/food to venues.