Campus Catering Lead Chef for High-Volume Events

Aztec Shops, Ltd.; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 97.424.000 - 106.020.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage (80% employer-paid)

Dental coverage (90% employer-paid)

Life/AD&D insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

403(b) matching

457 retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Aztec Shops Ltd. seeks a senior culinary leader to manage daily production for residential dining and catered events. You will supervise kitchen staff, oversee menu development, and ensure top quality, cost control, and timely delivery for events. Strong leadership and HACCP adherence are essential.

The role requires coordinating with Catering Chef and Front-of-House teams, maintaining quality standards, and mentoring staff to deliver excellent guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Business or Hotel/Restaurant Management preferred or equivalent
• 4+ years in high-volume, multi-unit food service operations
• 2+ years supervisory experience in catering/kitchen
• ServSafe and Food Handler certification preferred

Aufgaben

• Lead catering kitchen operations and supervise culinary staff
• Plan, organize, and direct culinary production for catered events
• Develop and test menu items with an eye for quality and cost control
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance with HACCP standards
• Coordinate with FOH leadership for seamless event execution
• Train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff; manage inventory and costs

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Budgeting / cost control

Food safety HACCP

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Business or Hotel/Restaurant Management

Tools

Rational oven

Jobbeschreibung

Aztec Shops Ltd. seeks a senior culinary leader to manage daily production for residential dining and catered events. You will supervise kitchen staff, oversee menu development, and ensure top quality, cost control, and timely delivery for events. Strong leadership and HACCP adherence are essential.

The role requires coordinating with Catering Chef and Front-of-House teams, maintaining quality standards, and mentoring staff to deliver excellent guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.