Catering Executive Chef

Lessing's; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier catering venue in Port Saint Lucie seeks an experienced Catering Executive Chef to lead their culinary team. The ideal candidate will supervise kitchen operations, maintain high culinary standards, and demonstrate extensive knowledge of the latest restaurant trends. Join a prestigious hospitality group with over 130 years of tradition in providing unique dining experiences.

Benefits

Salaried pay

Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees

401K for Full Time Employees

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in an executive culinary role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant trends.
• Comfortable providing guidance and supervision to kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary personnel and supervise all culinary activities.
• Select and develop recipes and standardize production recipes.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and kitchen safety.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Knowledge of current restaurant trends

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Req#: cffb9bc1-9b29-4c77-ad22-ad8d0148b9ce Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/ Come join us at one of our premier catering venues as a Catering Executive Chef! Position: Catering Executive Chef Job Duties and Responsibilities: -Manage culinary personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities -Purchase food and supplies from vendors approved by the company and monitor inventory -Select and develop recipes -Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality -Establish presentation technique and quality standards -Plan and price menus -Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance as well as proper safety and sanitation in kitchen -Stay current on industry trends as well as identify new culinary techniques and presentation -Assist kitchen staff with food prep Qualifications: -6+ years experience in an executive culinary role -Culinary degree preferred -Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant trends -Must possess culinary creativity -Comfortable providing guidance and supervision to kitchen staff Pay & Perks: -Salaried pay -Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees -401K for Full Time Employees -Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality. Salary Range (NY only): $80,000 - $100,000 per year

About the company

130 Years of excellence, providing unique restaurant concepts, exclusive wedding venues, distinctive catering, and skillfully executed food service management.

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