Catering Chef de Cuisine: Lead Elite Events

Horizon Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401K with match

PTO

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality in the Finger Lakes region seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary execution across three account sites. This high-volume role oversees catering for executive events, cultural venues, and upscale facilities, hosting 5–10 events weekly.

You will partner with the Executive Chef, own menu design and costing, ensure quality, safety, and on-time service, and manage production from prep to plate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary leadership experience (Chef de Cuisine, Catering Chef, or strong Sous Chef) with direct experience managing catering operations.
• Background in hotel, dedicated catering, higher education, corporate dining, or high-volume country club operations with strong career stability.
• Proven track record of culinary execution for formal events, banquets, and high-end catered functions.
• Formal culinary degree or equivalent combination of post-secondary culinary education and direct field experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, menu engineering, inventory control, and kitchen organization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all hands-on culinary preparation, production, and execution for 5-10 catered events per week across corporate, cultural, and upscale venues.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design, cost, and execute customized menus for high-visibility events, including corporate galas, weddings, and executive dining.
• Standardize production recipes, establish artful presentation techniques, and maintain strict quality standards across all service styles.
• Manage daily food requisitions, inventory estimates, and purchasing to support high-volume catering demands.
• Oversee safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance protocols within the kitchen, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
• Drive culinary excellence during events, ensuring smooth logistics from prep to service delivery.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Catering operations

Menu design

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Horizon Hospitality in the Finger Lakes region seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary execution across three account sites. This high-volume role oversees catering for executive events, cultural venues, and upscale facilities, hosting 5–10 events weekly.

You will partner with the Executive Chef, own menu design and costing, ensure quality, safety, and on-time service, and manage production from prep to plate.