Catering Chef

mcm; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management in Rockville, MD is seeking a Catering Chef who leads with a mentoring style and a passion for food, service, and leadership. The role oversees operations and staff, culinary oversight, and training in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality setting, from casual lunches to black-tie events.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years in a supervisory or sous-chef role, impeccable communication, strong catering experience across casual to fine dining, wedding and special events,

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
• Culinary degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and staff management with responsibilities including culinary oversight, employee training development, inventory and cost control
• Read, write, and follow and give oral and written instructions
• Mentor and lead a team to deliver high-quality food and service in fast-paced environments

Skills

Impeccable communication

Menu implementation

Catering experience

Wedding & events experience

Kitchen leadership

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.