Executive Sous Chef- Datadog (NY)

Executive Sous Chef at Datadog

As an Executive Sous Chef at Datadog, you will play a key role in supporting successful culinary operations with a strong emphasis on commisary and catering services. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast?paced, high?quality corporate dining environment. This position offers a MondayFriday schedule, primarily daytime hours, with occasional evening catered events. Enjoy holidays and weekends off, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career growth opportunities with a leading food service organization supporting a premier tech company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and execute daily culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and service
• Deliver exceptional guest and client experiences through high-quality food and presentation
• Lead, train, and manage a culinary team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and engagement
• Partner with culinary and marketing teams to roll out new culinary programs and concepts
• Assist with cost controls, including inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall operational success

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities
• Background in fine dining, restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or higher education food service
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production techniques, sanitation standards, food safety, cost controls, and presentation
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, and comfort using technology in daily operations