Weekly Meals Program Chef Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Hudson Table is looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial chef to lead and grow our Weekly Meals Program currently based out of our Hoboken location. This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than just a kitchen job — we’re looking for a chef who wants ownership, leadership, creativity, and the ability to help shape a fast-growing part of the business.

You’ll oversee the execution and growth of our weekly prepared meals and meal kit program, while also having opportunities to expand your role throughout the company as a chef instructor, competition chef, or event chef.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee Hudson Table’s weekly meals and meal kit program produced on Mondays

• Edit and develop rotating menus that are approachable, creative, seasonal, and operationally efficient

• Manage prep, production, packaging, quality control, and evolution of the current weekly meals program across all 5 locations

• Oversee ordering, customer feedback, and growth related to the program

• Help scale and improve systems as the program grows

• Work collaboratively with leadership on growth strategy, promotion and expansion opportunities

• Drive sales and marketing to increase revenue

• Maintain consistency, presentation, and food quality standards

• Be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week for production and operational oversight

Additional Opportunities Within the Role

This position can also expand into other chef opportunities across Hudson Table, including:

• Teaching hands-on cooking classes as a chef instructor

• Competing in our viral live chef competitions

• Leading private events and catered experiences

• Contributing to culinary content and special programming

What We’re Looking For

• Strong culinary background with 5+ years of experience in production, meal prep, catering, and high-volume kitchen operations

• Highly organized chef with leadership and operational skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build something

• Ability to work independently while leading a growing program

• Passion for hospitality, creativity, and guest experience

• Comfortable balancing creativity with operational execution

• Reliable transportation in the Hoboken and Morristown areas

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive compensation

• Revenue share opportunities tied to program growth

• Significant opportunity for leadership, ownership, and career growth within the company

• Flexible and dynamic work environment with room to shape the role

This is an ideal role for a chef who wants to take ownership of a growing culinary program while also having the opportunity to showcase their personality and talent across multiple areas of the business.