Chef de Cuisine: High‑Volume Catering & Events Lead

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meals Provided

Uniforms

Health, Vision, Dental

Zusammenfassung

Meriwether Godsey in Northwest Washington, DC seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume food production program, manage special events and high-end catering at a prestigious private school. The role combines hands-on cooking (80%), staff supervision, menu development, and strong vendor relations, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospitality environment.

Candidates typically have an associate degree or 1–3 years in a restaurant setting, with HACCP knowledge,

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s Degree and/or 1-3 years in a medium-sized restaurant-style service.
• Experience with high-end catering production and high-volume dining.
• Application and promotion of current food trends.
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Ability to manage a team and handle employee relations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships.

Aufgaben

• Play an integral role in daily food production, typically 80% hands-on and 20% administrative.
• Communicate with, teach, and supervise production staff on preparation, cooking, presentation, and garnishing of food, and food safety.
• Purchase from approved vendors. Bring new vendors to the Directors of Culinary Operations and Systems & Purchasing for review.
• Manage receiving and maintenance of all storage areas, including proper rotation of products to ensure the best quality & safety.Maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships
• Lead by example; develop direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Deliver high-end catering
• Work a M- F schedule with weekends and nights as needed for special events and catering

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Food safety HACCP

Catering

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree and/or 1-3 years in a medium-sized restaurant-style service

Jobbeschreibung

Meriwether Godsey in Northwest Washington, DC seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume food production program, manage special events and high-end catering at a prestigious private school. The role combines hands-on cooking (80%), staff supervision, menu development, and strong vendor relations, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospitality environment.

Candidates typically have an associate degree or 1–3 years in a restaurant setting, with HACCP knowledge,