Banquet / Catering Chef - Stryker - Mahwah, NJ

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Banquet/Catering Chef in Mahwah, NJ. This role involves managing high-volume catering operations and ensuring top-tier dining experiences. You will supervise staff, oversee food quality, and collaborate with management to deliver exceptional service.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• High volume production and catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and quality control.
• Manage a team of 2-4 staff members.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.

Skills

Culinary

Collaboration

Menu Planning

Education

Culinary Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

CulinArt Sector

Salary: $57,500-$67,500/ yr.

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare, and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering, conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service, and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments, and geographic regions.

Join our Culinary team in Mahwah, NJ

CulinArt Group is seeking a talented and experienced Banquet /Catering Chef to lead catering operations at a high-volume Business & Industry (B&I) account in Mahwah, NJ. This dynamic role requires expertise in managing large-scale and multi-day events-up to 20 events daily-ranging from buffets serving 2,100 guests to plated cocktail receptions and specialized menus for small groups with dietary restrictions.

If you’re passionate about delivering top-tier catering experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and participate in food preparation and quality control to ensure high standards are met.
• Assist in creating and recommending menu changes.
• Manage a team of 2-4 staff members.
• Collaborate closely with the Catering Manager and report to the Executive Chef onsite.
• Implement procedural and production changes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation, Serve-Safe, and safety requirements.
• Manage culinary operations, including inventory, ordering, and receiving.
• Demonstrate proficiency in menu development, cost controls, and purchasing, with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Culinary Degree required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• High volume production and catering experience.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Collaborative and innovative, with experience in menu planning.
• Desire to work with an industry leader.

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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.

Associates at CulinArt 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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:1422233

CulinArt Sector

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

[[req_classification]]