Chef de Cuisine - Lead High-End Catering & School Dining

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

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Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Resumo da oferta

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume school dining program and oversee catering for events at a private school in Northwest Washington, DC. The role blends hands-on cooking with management duties, focusing on quality, safety, and guest experience, and requires collaboration with culinary staff and school stakeholders.

This position offers growth within a fast-paced team that values innovation and exceptional client service, with evenings and weekends for events,

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Culinary excellence

Food safety

Formação académica

Associate's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume school dining program and oversee catering for events at a private school in Northwest Washington, DC. The role blends hands-on cooking with management duties, focusing on quality, safety, and guest experience, and requires collaboration with culinary staff and school stakeholders.

This position offers growth within a fast-paced team that values innovation and exceptional client service, with evenings and weekends for events,