Job Description

Description

Methodology is the leading luxury nutrition program for high-protein, sustainable, fully-cooked meals packaged in reusable glass jars and bentos. Our vision is to reimagine at-home dining to be easy, optimally nourishing, and satisfying. If you have a passion for food, wellness, entrepreneurship, and can see yourself helping us build a movement-driving, revolutionary food/lifestyle brand we’d love to meet you. We're looking for an experienced Catering Sous Chef with high attention to detail for menu/product design and kitchen execution who will take us into our next chapter. This is a demanding role that is the perfect fit for someone with the ambition to grow into an Catering Executive Sous Chef or Catering Executive Chef at Methodology over time. Job Summary: The mission of this role is to lead daily culinary inventory, scheduling, cooking, plating, and production to ensure every component that goes out is consistently executed at gourmet levels in terms of flavor, quality, attention to detail, nutrition standards, and presentation. You’ll report directly to our co-founder and COO, Stephen Liu, and work closely with other Sous Chefs, Operations Supervisors, and our Menu Design Team. The ideal candidate for this position has an exceptional palate and is able to impeccably cook and correct recipes as needed; a passion for food and wellness; is a collaborative, reliable, and trustworthy team player; and enjoys inspiring and coaching other chefs in a hands-on way to explain the what, how, and why. Key Responsibilities: • Culinary Leadership: Inspire and guide the kitchen team, ensuring meticulous attention to detail, consistency, and innovation in meal preparation and presentation. • Recipe Corrections and Improvements: on an ongoing daily basis, send our Menu Design Team detailed corrections or improvements to any recipes coming up or that just went out. • Quality Control: Maintain rigorous quality standards, overseeing every aspect of meal production to ensure it reflects Methodology's high culinary standards. • Kitchen Operations: Manage daily kitchen operations, adhering to our recipes, portion control guidelines, sustainability practices, and time constraints. Lead efforts to meet and exceed weekly and monthly labor and food spend targets. • Scheduling: Assist in managing daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules. Assist with forecasting business needs in regards to staffing, production schedules, and volume. • Nutritional Excellence: Uphold our philosophy of "food as medicine" by ensuring recipes are accurate and followed closely by the culinary team and that no “illegal” ingredients are ever purchased or used on our menus. • Training and Development: Mentor and nurture the culinary team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and culinary excellence while maintaining company values. • Sustainability: Champion our commitment to sustainability by ensuring environmentally responsible sourcing, preparation, and waste management practices. Do everything possible to minimize food waste. • Health and Safety: Maintain strict compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. Qualifications: • 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-end catering environment • 2+ years of experience working with Rational iCombi Pro ovens • Clear 3 and 5 year career vision for yourself • Exceptional palate; able to cook and correct recipes so that they taste insanely delicious • Attention to detail at fine dining levels; zero tolerance for mistakes • Culinary degree or equivalent training & experience. • Exceptional culinary skills and a keen understanding of nutrition. • True passion for culinary with vision and adaptability to changing culinary trends. • Strong leadership, management, and communication skills. • Proficiency in kitchen management, inventory control, and cost management. • Proficiency in technology: proprietary software, G-Suite with an emphasis on Sheets. Slack as a communication tool. • Commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness. • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Preference given to bi-lingual candidates. Benefits: • Competitive salary and attainable performance-based bonuses. • Health, dental, and retirement benefits. • Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic organization. • Staff discounts and complimentary meals. • An inspiring and collaborative work environment committed to culinary excellence. • Generous Time Off policy If you are a humble culinary virtuoso with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and wellness, Methodology invites you to join our team. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and culinary philosophy. Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week