Catering & Banquet Executive Chef — Menu Vision & Ops Lead

Iacofano Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Health insurance

Holiday pay

Free meals

OT opportunities

Operational leadership impact

Menu development impact

Career growth

Expansion locations

Zusammenfassung

Iacofanos' Catering & Events is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our catering and banquet operations at our Brook Park, OH location. This hands-on role sets culinary direction, oversees menu development, and ensures consistency in quality, cost control, and profitability across events.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of progressive kitchen leadership, strong operational discipline, and a track record of building high-performing culinary teams while maintaining the highest standards of

Qualifikationen

• Culinary school graduate or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• 7–10 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience.
• Catering or banquet experience required.
• Proven experience managing food and labor budgets.
• Experience with P&L accountability and cost control.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work long shifts.

Aufgaben

• Menu design and refinement for catering events and budgets.
• Oversee production, portion controls, and standard plating guidelines.
• Lead tastings and incorporate client feedback into menus.
• Manage food and labor budgets and monitor cost performance.
• Develop and mentor culinary team; establish performance expectations.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance across kitchens.

Kenntnisse

Catering leadership

P&L accountability

Vendor management

Team development

Menu development

Communication

Conflict resolution

Dietary awareness

Operational discipline

Ausbildung

Culinary school graduate

Jobbeschreibung

Iacofanos' Catering & Events is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our catering and banquet operations at our Brook Park, OH location. This hands-on role sets culinary direction, oversees menu development, and ensures consistency in quality, cost control, and profitability across events.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of progressive kitchen leadership, strong operational discipline, and a track record of building high-performing culinary teams while maintaining the highest standards of