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Solera & Co. is the premium, food-focused catering company rooted in Santa Barbara and built on a culinary-first philosophy. Born from the merger of two of the region’s most respected catering names—Pure Joy Catering and Catering Connection—and backed by the operational depth of our sister company Schaffer LA, we bring together legacy craft and modern execution for the area’s finest social, corporate, and wedding events. We are serious about food, serious about hospitality, and serious about the people who make it happen. If that resonates with you, we’d love to meet you.

Summary

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations for Solera & Co., with full ownership of food production, kitchen culture, and culinary team performance. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality at every event while managing labor, food, logistics and operating costs to target. The Executive Chef partn...