What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Director position at Food Trends Catering & Events?
About the Company
Are you passionate about developing and refining new recipes every day? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where you get to shape menus, work hands-on with high-quality ingredients, and lead a team of culinary professionals? If so, we want you at Food Trends Catering & Events!
For over 25 years, we’ve been a leader in off-premise catering, serving Fortune 500 companies, fashion houses, universities, weddings, and historic venues. As a woman-owned, family-run business, we blend tradition with innovation, operating out of two cutting-edge facilities spanning 30,000 sq ft. Now, we’re expanding across the Tri-State area—and we need a visionary Culinary Director to help take our offerings to the next level.
What You'll Do
- Create & Innovate – Develop trendsetting menus and refine recipes across a variety of cuisines and product lines.
- Lead & Inspire – Hire, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Hands-On Execution – Work directly with fresh ingredients, oversee production, and ensure impeccable quality.
- Elevate Catering Excellence – Manage kitchen operations for large-scale, high-profile events.
- Optimize & Scale – Implement efficiencies in catering and co-packing production as we grow.
- Ensure Top-Tier Standards – Maintain compliance with FDA / USDA food safety regulations.
What You Bring
Why Join Food Trends?
