1981 Chef jobs in Hempstead,NY

Executive Chef

gategroup

Inwood, NY 11096

Bachelor's degree in: Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field (preferred). Culinary qualifications are a plus but not mandatory
Minimum 10+ years of hands-on leadership experience in:
Large-scale food manufacturing / production environments (strongly preferred)
Airline catering or high-volume institutional catering
Proven experience as Production Manager / Culinary Operations Leader
Experience implementing Lean food production/manufacturing & Continuous Improvement methodologies
Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP systems (MPS, production planning)
Food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, FDA/USDA compliance)
Industrial-scale food production processes
Production planning and scheduling
KPIs and operational financial drivers
Inventory and cost control
Hands-on capability with batch control, process standardization, and quality systems
Strong leadership and people development skills
Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving approach
Ability to operate calmly and effectively under high pressure and complexity
High level of discipline, rigor, and attention to detail
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities
Change agent with continuous improvement mindset
ServSafe Certified preferred.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Multi-lingual a plus.