Sifted
About Sifted
Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality. What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon‑conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner. Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity‑filled careers in hospitality. At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive—our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average. We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow—hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.
Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
Hospitality‑Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands‑on learning.
People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.
The Role We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, imaginative Executive Chef who shares our vision for the reinvented lunch and readily embraces diverse nutritional needs. Our Chef has a passion for creating unforgettable food experiences, takes a detail‑oriented approach to elevating dishes, and wants to learn valuable business skills to further their career. We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a chef who works well in a fast‑paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.
Our ideal candidate has experience as a Chef de Cuisine or EC at a high‑end restaurant or hotel.
What You’ll Be Doing
Design, prepare and coordinate unique weekly menus for all dietary needs and restrictions.
Spearhead execution of new product lines and culinary practices.
Participate in critical discussions regarding eater satisfaction and business growth.
Act as liaison between business team and culinary team regarding client details and feedback.
Hire kitchen staff with support from the Culinary Director.
Manage, coach and train the kitchen staff with support from the Managing Chef.
Own supply ordering and inventory; oversee COGS.
Monitor and manage portion control and food costs.
Execute strict quality control and assurance.
Ensure kitchen operations meet company and facility standards.
Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards.
Ideal Candidate
Has 1–3 years of kitchen leadership experience.
Enjoys exercising creativity in menu development.
Understands diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
Is a natural leader in practice and attitude.
Has excellent communication skills.
Thinks quickly and critically under pressure.
Is willing to learn and adopt business needs and practices.
Is comfortable managing, organizing, and communicating using technology.
Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive) and Microsoft Office.
Perks & Benefits
Compensation: $100 000–$120 000 per year + yearly bonus opportunity; negotiable based on experience.
Company‑sponsored health insurance plans, including 100 % company‑paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt‑in.
401(k) program available after six months of employment.
Unlimited paid time off; 10 paid company holidays; paid winter break.
Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement.
Free lunch during meal service.
100 % mileage reimbursement.
Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization and learn with a fast‑growing start‑up.
Eligibility This position must maintain ServSafe Food Manager certification.
Work Environment This position is based in a commercial kitchen.
Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non‑binary candidates to apply.
Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.
Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.
Pay Range for This Role $100 000–$120 000 USD per year (New York, New York)
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Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
Hospitality‑Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands‑on learning.
People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.
The Role We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, imaginative Executive Chef who shares our vision for the reinvented lunch and readily embraces diverse nutritional needs. Our Chef has a passion for creating unforgettable food experiences, takes a detail‑oriented approach to elevating dishes, and wants to learn valuable business skills to further their career. We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a chef who works well in a fast‑paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.
Our ideal candidate has experience as a Chef de Cuisine or EC at a high‑end restaurant or hotel.
What You’ll Be Doing
Design, prepare and coordinate unique weekly menus for all dietary needs and restrictions.
Spearhead execution of new product lines and culinary practices.
Participate in critical discussions regarding eater satisfaction and business growth.
Act as liaison between business team and culinary team regarding client details and feedback.
Hire kitchen staff with support from the Culinary Director.
Manage, coach and train the kitchen staff with support from the Managing Chef.
Own supply ordering and inventory; oversee COGS.
Monitor and manage portion control and food costs.
Execute strict quality control and assurance.
Ensure kitchen operations meet company and facility standards.
Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards.
Ideal Candidate
Has 1–3 years of kitchen leadership experience.
Enjoys exercising creativity in menu development.
Understands diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
Is a natural leader in practice and attitude.
Has excellent communication skills.
Thinks quickly and critically under pressure.
Is willing to learn and adopt business needs and practices.
Is comfortable managing, organizing, and communicating using technology.
Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive) and Microsoft Office.
Perks & Benefits
Compensation: $100 000–$120 000 per year + yearly bonus opportunity; negotiable based on experience.
Company‑sponsored health insurance plans, including 100 % company‑paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt‑in.
401(k) program available after six months of employment.
Unlimited paid time off; 10 paid company holidays; paid winter break.
Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement.
Free lunch during meal service.
100 % mileage reimbursement.
Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization and learn with a fast‑growing start‑up.
Eligibility This position must maintain ServSafe Food Manager certification.
Work Environment This position is based in a commercial kitchen.
Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non‑binary candidates to apply.
Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.
Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.
Pay Range for This Role $100 000–$120 000 USD per year (New York, New York)
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