Hospitality Confidential is excited to present a unique Executive Sous Chef opportunity with a rapidly growing, health-driven prepared meal company redefining large-scale culinary production. This innovative, chef-led concept focuses on whole, organic, and nutrient-dense ingredients—crafted without seed oils, refined sugars, or processed components—and features scratch-made recipes and sauces, all packaged sustainably in microplastic-free containers.

The Executive Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, scale high-volume production, coach a team of 15+, and contribute to ongoing menu development and process improvement. This is a rare chance to join a mission-driven company that values culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and health-forward innovation.

We’re seeking a hands-on, strategic culinary leader with strong people management skills, a great palate, and a startup mindset. If you’re passionate about nourishing food, operational growth, and building systems that scale without compromising quality, we’d love to hear from you!

Confidential Executive Sous Chef Opportunity

A rapidly growing, health-driven prepared meal company is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This innovative concept is redefining large-scale meal prep with a focus on whole, organic, and nutrient-dense ingredients—crafted without seed oils, refined sugars, or processed components. All recipes and sauces are made from scratch, and meals are packaged sustainably in microplastic-free containers.

About the Role:

The Executive Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead day-to-day operations, scale production, and contribute to menu development. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of healthy food at scale within a fast-paced, mission-driven startup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach a BOH team of 15+ cooks and builders
  
  

• Help scale kitchen operations to support rapid growth
  
  

• Support menu R&D and refine production processes
  
  

• Improve efficiency and quality across cooking operations
  
  

• Participate in production and ensure highest culinary standards
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of kitchen experience; high-volume production preferred
  
  

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
  
  

• Excellent palate and ability to scale recipes without sacrificing quality
  
  

• Startup mindset: flexible, adaptable, and hands-on
  
  

• Solid knowledge of food safety standards
  
  

• Comfortable using digital tools for documentation and inventory
  
  

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary up to $95K
  
  

• Equity ownership in the company
  
  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
  
  

• 401(k)
  
  

• Paid time off
  
  

• Free meals and employee discount
  
  

• Full-time, in-person role with evolving shift schedule (Tue–Sun, afternoons/evenings)
  
  

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.