Catering Chef

Our clientan elevated dining destination known for exceptional hospitality innovative cuisine and memorable guest experiences is in search of a Catering Chef. This Chef will oversee all culinary operations for the new catering kitchen leading menu execution production planning food quality and event support. This individual will play a key role in developing efficient systems maintaining the highest culinary standards and ensuring flawless execution for weddings corporate functions social events and private dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary production for catered and private events.

• Plan prep and execute menus for off-site and on-site functions.

• Partner with the Director of Events to ensure seamless event execution.

• Establish production schedules prep systems and kitchen workflows for the new catering operation.

• Maintain exceptional food quality presentation and consistency.

• Manage food ordering inventory and vendor relationships.

• Control food and labor costs while meeting financial goals.

• Hire train schedule and develop catering kitchen staff.

• Ensure compliance with all sanitation food safety and health regulations.

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and leadership team on seasonal menus and special event offerings.

• Assist with event setup and execution as needed.

Qualifications

• 35 years of culinary leadership experience in catering banquet hotel restaurant or high-volume event operations.

• Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality.

• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills.

• Experience with production planning and large-scale food preparation.

• Knowledge of food costing purchasing inventory and labor management.

• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

• Flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays based on event needs.

Preferred Experience

• Experience launching or building a catering or commissary kitchen.

• Fine dining or upscale hospitality background.

• Experience with weddings corporate catering and luxury private events.