Culinary Director

Freelance / Retainer-Based | NYC

Marquet NYC is a catering and private dining company working with high-end clients across New York City. We create refined, personalized food that focuses on flavor.

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Director to help refine, elevate, and expand the creative direction of our menus.

This is a senior-level role. We are looking for demonstrated leadership and depth.

This position will collaborate closely with the Founder to:

• Develop seasonal catering menus

• Design weekly private dining menus
• Oversee and contribute to kitchen operations

• Strengthen the overall culinary identity of the brand

• Introduce refined techniques while maintaining operational practicality

• Guide flavor development across diverse cuisines

• Elevate plating aesthetics for high-end events

This role requires creative authority, strategic thinking, and technical fluency. 

Applicants must demonstrate:

• 5–10+ years of experience in high-end or Michelin-starred kitchens

• Experience in leadership roles (Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous, or equivalent)

• Proven involvement in menu creation and seasonal menu development

• Deep understanding of classical technique as well as modern approaches

• Fluency across multiple cuisines and global flavor profiles

• Strong palate and disciplined approach to ingredient selection

• Ability to design food that is refined yet scalable for catering execution

This is a role for someone who has led teams, contributed to menus at a high level, and developed a broad culinary perspective.

• Collaborative and ego-free

• Strategic thinker, not just a technician

• Understands the difference between restaurant plating and event practicality

• Excited to build something modern and long-term

• Comfortable working independently

• Project-based menu development for one-off catering events and W.O.W menus for corporate lunch programs

• Position pays $50/hour