Executive Chef for Special Events
6 days ago
Event Planners & Catering Staff is a leading provider of professional event planning and catering services, seeking a highly skilled and experienced Catering Event Chef to join our team.
About the Role:
We are looking for a talented and dedicated individual to oversee the culinary aspects of our events, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and service. As a Catering Event Chef, you will be responsible for:
- Estimating, planning, and directing food preparation and kitchen activities to meet quality, health, safety, and budgetary standards.
- Creating or modifying menus to suit client preferences and dietary requirements.
- Arranging for equipment purchases or rentals to support event operations.
- Overseeing and directing kitchen setup and breakdown, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
- Preparing and serving food within specific event time frames, maintaining high standards of presentation and quality.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- At least 5 years of prior experience in a professional kitchen, with a focus on high-end food and catering production.
- Reliability, responsibility, and exceptional leadership skills to supervise kitchen staff.
- Excellent knife skills, cooking skills, and attention to detail.
- Great attitude, with the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and think quickly on your feet.
- Outstanding customer service skills, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to stand for most of the workday and lift at least 25 pounds.
- Part-time, on-call position for upscale catered and non-catered events, with mostly weekend and evening hours.
- Culinary degree not required but a plus, with Serve Safe certification also a plus.
- Ability to help kitchen staff load, drive, and unload a van/truck, as needed.
What We Offer:
As a Catering Event Chef with Event Planners & Catering Staff, you will enjoy:
- A competitive salary package, with rates ranging from $28.00 to $38.00 per hour.
- The opportunity to work with a variety of clients, venues, and caterers, with flexible scheduling to suit your needs.
- A fun and fast-paced work environment, with a great team and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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