Traveling Executive Chef

Job Overview

Nationwide Travel | Disaster Response | Data Center Operations

This is a nationwide travel position. The job is not based in Kansas City. Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States and must be willing to travel nationwide.

Up to $87k Annually (including over time) + 4 months off a year
4 months off a year
Weekly Pay
Nationwide Deployment
Approximately 30 Days On / 14 Days Off

Lead High-Volume Kitchens Across the Country

Sharp Spoon Network has been retained to recruit traveling Executive Chefs on behalf of a nationally recognized leader in disaster response, remote workforce support, and large-scale culinary operations.

This is not a traditional restaurant position.

You'll lead culinary teams supporting data centers, disaster recovery efforts, military operations, and remote workforce camps across the United States. Every deployment presents new challenges, new locations, and the opportunity to lead high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

If you're looking for the same kitchen every day, this isn't the right fit.

If you thrive under pressure, enjoy leading teams, and want a career that combines culinary leadership with travel and adventure, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Do

As a traveling Executive Chef, you'll lead all aspects of field kitchen operations, including:

• Leading culinary teams of approximately 30 team members
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards
• Managing food inventory and labor scheduling
• Supporting food cost management
• Assisting with menu planning and client requests
• Coaching and developing kitchen staff
• Solving operational challenges in remote environments
• Ensuring meals are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule

This is a hands-on leadership role. Our best leaders aren't afraid to step into the kitchen when needed.

Typical Projects

Assignments may include:

• Data center support
• Disaster relief operations
• Military support
• Remote workforce camps
• Corporate hospitality and special events

Projects vary throughout the year, and deployments may occur anywhere in the United States.

Travel & Deployment

This position requires:

• Nationwide travel
• Approximately 30-day deployments
• Approximately 14 days off between deployments
• Twelve-hour shifts during deployments
• Hotel accommodations when available
• Remote projects may require man camp housing
• Company-paid travel for qualifying deployments

If you're excited by travel and enjoy working in unique environments, this role offers experiences unlike traditional culinary positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten or more years of culinary leadership experience
• Experience leading high-volume food service operations including menu development, and food cost management
• Experience supervising cooks or kitchen staff (managing labor costs)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass required drug screening
• Willingness to travel nationwide for extended deployments (50% - 75%)

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following is highly valued:

• Corporate dining
• University dining
• Healthcare food service
• Military food service
• Hospitality or resorts
• Large-scale catering
• Remote or mobile kitchen operations

What Makes Someone Successful

The strongest candidates are:

• Calm under pressure
• Natural leaders
• Adaptable problem solvers
• Comfortable making decisions independently
• Passionate about developing teams
• Willing to lead from the front
• Excited by travel and new challenges

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay of approximately $25/hour + Mandatory Overtime
• Weekly pay
• Company-paid travel when applicable
• Lodging provided during deployments
• Company laptop, cell phone, and corporate credit card
• Opportunity to transition into long-term leadership roles based on performance

About This Opportunity

Sharp Spoon Network has been retained to recruit qualified candidates on behalf of our client. Selected candidates will become employees of our client, not Sharp Spoon Network.

Position details, compensation, schedules, project assignments, and benefits are provided by our client and may be adjusted during the hiring process based on business needs.