Catering Chef

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management is seeking a Rock Star Catering Chef to lead culinary operations for diverse events, from casual lunches to black-tie galas. You will mentor staff, drive menu implementation with stunning presentation, and ensure top-tier service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong catering leadership experience, a culinary degree preferred, and a proven track record in multi-outlet dining or large-event settings.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a supervisory role or sous chef.
• Impeccable communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas.
• Strong catering experience from casual to fine dining.
• Wedding and special event experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and staff management for catering events.
• Provide culinary oversight and ensure high-quality food execution.
• Lead employee training and development programs.
• Manage inventory and control costs for events.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Menu design

Catering

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for Rock Star Catering Chef who shares our passion for Food and Service and Leadership. We are seeking a Culinary Leader, with a mentoring management style creating a culture of fun, creativity and growth.

Our catering events range from small casual business lunches to amazing and extravagant black-tie events. Our Catering Chef will oversee the Operations and Staff Management with responsibilities to include culinary oversite, employee training development, inventory and cost. Must be able to read, write, use simple math, follow and give oral and written instructions.

If you have the Culinary Chops and passion for current, trending and diverse menus, and are ready to hit the ground running in a fast paced, high volume hospitality setting, we would like to hear from you! Must have solid high volume, kitchen leadership experience in preferably a multi-outlet dining services setting and a background with strong Catering experience.

Requirements:

• 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory role or Sous Chef
• Impeccable communication Skills
• Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas
• Strong Catering Experience from casual to fine dining
• Wedding and Special Event experience
• Culinary Degree strongly preferred

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

Metz Culinary Management is a FAMILY-DRIVEN company that collaborates with its partners to deliver RESTAURANT-INSPIRED hospitality to each and every guest.