Catering Chef: Lead School Events & Dining

FLIK Independent School Dining; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining at Trinity School seeks a Catering Chef to lead all catering efforts, planning and executing events from planning through completion within a dynamic school setting.

You will oversee client consultations, menu development, staff leadership, inventory control, and event execution, ensuring top‑tier service, food quality, and guest satisfaction for students, faculty, parents, and distinguished guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospitality, food and beverage management, or catering operations.
• Culinary background required; fine dining experience strongly preferred.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in event planning, conference services, or campus catering environments strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation standards, and current catering trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute catering events and campus programs, ensuring excellence in service, presentation, and overall experience.
• Oversee all aspects of catered events, including client consultations, menu planning, staffing, logistics, and execution.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to develop creative, high‑quality menus aligned with client needs and event styles.
• Lead event logistics, including setup, service, breakdown, and coordination of onsite operations.
• Train and mentor catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, food safety, and customer service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards at all times.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with students, faculty, parents, and school administrators to support community engagement and repeat business.
• Partner with campus teams to create engaging, food‑focused events that reflect the school culture.
• Support marketing efforts, including social media content, promotions, and visual merchandising.
• Gather and analyze guest feedback to continuously improve catering services and offerings.
• Provide on‑site leadership and problem‑solving during events to ensure smooth, successful execution.
• Utilize catering software platforms (e.g., Catertrax, Spoonfed) to manage event details and communications.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, food and labor costs, and overall performance of catering programs.

Skills

Hospitality management

Catering operations

Menu development

Team leadership

Client relations

Food safety

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Hospitality

Event planning education

Marketing education

Tools

Catertrax

Spoonfed

MS Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining at Trinity School seeks a Catering Chef to lead all catering efforts, planning and executing events from planning through completion within a dynamic school setting.

You will oversee client consultations, menu development, staff leadership, inventory control, and event execution, ensuring top‑tier service, food quality, and guest satisfaction for students, faculty, parents, and distinguished guests.