Banquet /Catering Chef - MERCK - Boston, MA

AECOM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a Banquet/Catering Chef in Boston, MA. The role involves overseeing food preparations for a range of events while managing a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and relevant experience in catering, with strong leadership and customer service skills.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of culinary experience, particularly in catering.
• Experience in managing day-to-day operations and large events.
• Ability to lead a small team and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and catering for events, ensuring quality and safety.
• Manage daily food production and mentor kitchen staff.
• Build and maintain client relationships with excellent communication.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

Food Safety

Organization

Education

Culinary Degree

Associate Degree Preferred

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $64,000 to $75,000/yr

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Join our exceptional Culinary Team in Boston, MA

As a Banquet/ Catering Chef at Merck in Boston, MA, you will oversee and actively participate in all aspects of food preparation, catering, quality assurance, inventory management, and team supervision. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to both day-to-day catering operations and larger, more elaborate events. You will play a key role in ensuring food quality, safety, and service excellence while working with a small, dedicated catering team.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Assist in the development and recommendation of menu offerings, with an emphasis on day-to-day breakfast and lunch meetings, as well as larger afternoon and evening events.

+ Implement and recommend improvements in procedures and food production to enhance efficiency and overall quality.

+ Ensure compliance with all sanitation, Serve-Safe, and safety standards in the kitchen.

+ Oversee food production for daily catering needs, including breakfast and lunch meetings at the main site, along with off-site meeting drops.

+ Manage larger evening and afternoon events, coordinating with external vendors as needed (up to 220 people).

+ Supervise and mentor a small, focused team of 2 kitchen staff members and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during all events.

+ Demonstrate strong leadership skills while managing the daily food production, ordering, and inventory management processes.

+ Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering excellent customer service and maintaining a high level of communication with clients and event planners.

+ Maintain a high level of quality control in all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and service.

+ Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support overall catering operations.

Qualifications:

+ Culinary Degree Required; Associate degree preferred.

+ 1-3 years of relevant culinary experience, particularly in catering and food production, including high-volume events

+ Demonstrated experience in managing day-to-day catering operations, including breakfast and lunch meetings and larger events.

+ Ability to effectively manage and lead a small team, ensuring smooth operation and high-quality service.

+ Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate well with clients, event coordinators, and team members.

+ Expertise in menu planning, food cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management, with an emphasis on local sourcing and sustainable practices.

+ Flexibility to work Monday through Friday with occasional late afternoons or evenings for larger events, and minimal weekend work.

+ Proven track record in managing high-volume food production, including catering for large events and off-site drops.

+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and manage multiple catering events simultaneously.

+ manage a culinary/ kitchen staff and front-of-house personnel.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

+ Hands-on culinary management experience.

+ Experience in large-scale corporate or event catering.

+ Ability to manage multiple, diverse catering needs across various locations.

+ Experience with external vendor coordination of events.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_FlikHospitality.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1431513

Flik Hospitality Group

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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