Job Description
Merri-Makers Caterers is currently seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to join our team in the high-end catering industry. Our corporate headquarters is located in Brick, NJ, with venues throughout Monmouth and Ocean County.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage weekly culinary production for high-end weddings and events
- Ensure consistency and quality by following established recipes and food safety standards
- Execute off-site events in coordination with Event Management.
- Oversee event load-out and post-event return.
- Work closely with the culinary and operations team to maintain excellence
Schedule
- Kitchen Production: Tuesday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Event Days: Friday & Saturday, 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Floating Schedule: Two days off per week (typically Sunday & Monday, depending on event load)
- Average Weekly Hours: 45–50 hours
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience (required)
- Minimum 5 years of catering-specific experience (required)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- End of year performance bonus
- Guaranteed Gratuity
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Tags
Sunday, Saturday, 2 days per week,