Culinary Event Lead
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23 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Culinary Event Lead plays a critical role in the successful execution of off-premise catering events. This individual is responsible for leading culinary teams in the field ensuring food quality timing organization and overall execution meet company standards. The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on culinarian with proven experience in commercial kitchens and a passion for leadership teamwork and hospitality. This role requires excellent planning communication and people-management skills along with the ability to thrive in fast-paced ever-changing event environments.
Key Responsibilities
Event Execution & Leadership
- Lead the culinary execution of off-premise catering events ensuring food quality presentation timing and service standards are met or exceeded
- Oversee on-site food preparation finishing service flow and breakdown
- Manage kitchen timelines menu flow staffing structure and efficient use of kitchen and event space
- Act as the culinary point of contact on-site maintaining clear and professional communication with operations front-of-house and event leadership
Team Management & Training
- Lead manage and motivate culinary event staff in a positive respectful and ethical manner
- Train and mentor team members on execution standards food safety and event procedures
- Foster a fun professional and collaborative work environment where team members feel supported and respected
Planning & Coordination
- Review event menus BEOs timelines and logistics in advance to ensure readiness
- Collaborate with Sales Operations and Front-of-House teams to ensure seamless event execution
- Identify and proactively solve challenges related to staffing equipment space or timing
Commissary & Production Support
- Prep food in the commissary kitchen on non-event days following standardized recipes and procedures
- Assist with production packing and organization of food and equipment for events
- Ensure accurate execution of menus from prep through final service
Food Safety & Standards
- Follow and enforce all food safety sanitation and health department regulations
- Maintain clean organized workspaces both in commissary and on-site
- ServeSafe certification required (or willingness to obtain within 90 days; company provided)
Systems & Communication
- Utilize electronic communication tools and event management systems effectively
- Learn and follow established SOPs while providing feedback for continuous improvement
- Maintain professional communication across departments before during and after events
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial kitchens
- Large kitchen banquet or off-premise catering experience strongly preferred
- 2- or 4-year culinary degree preferred
- Proven ability to lead train and manage teams
- Strong understanding of menu execution event timing kitchen flow and logistics
- Excellent time management organization and communication skills
- Comfortable working in dynamic fast-paced environments
- Proficiency with electronic communication and ability to learn new systems
- Positive attitude strong work ethic and team-first mindset
Why Join Us
We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members including:
Health Coverage Medical Dental and Vision
Voluntary Life/AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Critical Illness
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Wellness Programs
Additional Perks
This position offers the opportunity to join a large well-established catering company with an outstanding team culture innovative systems and proven standard operating procedures. We take pride in delivering exceptional events while maintaining a fun respectful and supportive work environment. The right candidate will be admired by peers trusted by leadership and empowered to grow within our organization.
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This position offers the opportunity to join a large well-established catering company with an outstanding team culture innovative systems and proven standard operating procedures. We take pride in delivering exceptional events while maintaining a fun respectful and supportive work environment. The right candidate will be admired by peers trusted by leadership and empowered to grow within our organization.
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Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
The Great Lakes leader in office food and beverage services. Office micro markets | vending | office coffee & snacks. Food Your Way.
