Corporate Chef, Quality and Innovation

About this role

Who We Are

ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.

We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission!

About the Role

Department: Quality & Food Safety

Reports To: SVP, Procurement & Quality

Location: Watertown, MA (ButcherBox Headquarters)

Travel: 25- 35%

Level: Senior Manager

Base Salary: $120,000-137,000

Position Summary

The Corporate Chef, Quality & Innovation is the culinary conscience of the ButcherBox portfolio. This role ensures every food item we ship meets our standards for flavor, texture, and consistency to specification, while also partnering across functions to ideate and develop new products for our subscription business and emerging retail channels. The Corporate Chef brings deep culinary expertise in sustainable and humanely raised and clean label food, product evaluations, supplier collaboration, and consumer-facing recipe content, translating member expectations into clear, repeatable culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Specification Adherence

• Lead routine sensory evaluation of all current and incoming products to ensure flavor, texture, appearance, and consistency meet ButcherBox specifications.