Chef De Cuisine

The Mobile Bistro Llc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Edge Catering and The Mobile Bistro are locally owned, family-operated food service companies serving Southern Arizona. Edge Catering produces more than 300 weddings, corporate events, and private functions annually, while The Mobile Bistro provides daily meals for over 140 individuals at behavioral health facilities in Tucson and Phoenix.

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary operations in a hands-on role that combines catering with daily institutional meal

Qualifications

• Proven professional cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience leading a culinary team preferred.
• Experience in high-volume catering, banquets, or institutional food service.
• Strong organization and time management for fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Cook and participate in daily food preparation and production.
• Oversee culinary operations for numerous catered events annually.
• Coordinate institutional meal production for Tucson and Phoenix facilities.
• Supervise seven culinary employees and provide training and scheduling.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, portions, and timely production.

Skills

Strong cooking experience

Kitchen leadership

High-volume catering

Food safety knowledge

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

Culinary degree or formal training (nice to have)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Chef de Cuisine – Catering & Institutional Food Service

Edge Catering / The Mobile Bistro

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

Edge Catering and The Mobile Bistro are locally owned, family-operated food service companies serving Southern Arizona. Edge Catering produces more than 300 weddings, corporate events, and private functions annually, while The Mobile Bistro provides daily meals for over 140 individuals at behavioral health facilities in Tucson and Phoenix.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary operations. This is a hands-on, working chef position that combines high-volume catering with daily institutional meal production.

The Chef de Cuisine will oversee a culinary team of approximately seven employees while actively participating in cooking, food preparation, and daily kitchen operations.

We're looking for someone who leads by example, takes pride in producing great food, and can balance the creativity of special-event catering with the consistency and organization required for institutional food service.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively cook and participate in daily food preparation and production.
• Oversee culinary operations for more than 300 catered events annually.
• Coordinate daily institutional meal production for facilities in Tucson and Phoenix.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and support approximately seven culinary employees.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, and timely production.
• Review banquet event orders (BEOs), menus, and production schedules.
• Oversee preparation of specialty meals and dietary accommodations.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, food costs, and waste reduction.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Work closely with management and event staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Strong professional cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Previous kitchen leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in high-volume catering, banquets, or institutional food service preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Willingness to work alongside the team and step into any station as needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus, but not required.
• Must have valid drivers license and clean driving record for over 3 years

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Stable employment with an established, family-owned business
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced culinary professional who enjoys cooking, leading a team, and working in a diverse culinary environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Chef de Cuisine who leads by example, takes pride in great food, and helps make the entire team better.