Off Premise Catering Chef

Butler; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible hours

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Butler is seeking an Event Chef for off-site Butler’s Pantry events. This part-time role offers flexible hours based on availability and business needs, and the Event Chef will lead culinary operations, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction.

The position requires at least 3 years in catering or restaurant leadership, strong problem-solving, and superb interpersonal skills to coordinate with teams and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in a catering or restaurant leadership role.
• Ability to problem-solve in real time.
• Ability to interact with people with ease, using highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Mature, independent judgment and ability to handle a fast pace, stress and change, in a professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible and sometimes non-traditional schedule.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of the cuisine as per Butler’s Pantry standards and own responsibility for integrity at offsite events.
• Execute all required tasks according to the event’s BEO.
• Enforce the guarantee of fresh, quality food product in all situations.
• Ensure supplies are stocked, cleaned, and properly stored.
• Work to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Model appropriate behavior and encourage team members to follow suit.
• Act as an ambassador of the Company by sharing core values, vision and direction with others.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Independent judgment

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Job description

Description

Creating Awesome Experiences…it’s why we get out of bed in the morning.

Kick-Ass Catering…it’s what we do, and what we’ve been doing for more than 50 years.

And we are looking for someone with a passion for food to be our Event Chef.

The Event Chef is a part-time position that offers flexible hours based on your availability and business need. The Event Chef is responsible for the successful execution of culinary operations at Butler’s Pantry events. Through consistency and a keen eye for detail, the Event Chef will set the tone and expectations for the rest of the off-site culinary team, while remaining committed to not only meeting, but exceeding client expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of the cuisine as per Butler’s Pantry standards and play an active role in quality control by owning responsibility for the integrity of Butler’s Pantry cuisine at our offsite events
• Execute all required tasks according to the event’s BEO
• Enforce the guarantee of fresh, quality food product in all situations
• Ensure supplies are stocked, cleaned, and properly stored
• Work to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
• Model appropriate behavior and encourage team members to follow suit.
• Act as an ambassador of the Company by sharing the Company’s core values, vision and direction with others.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet the goals of the organization

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 3 years of relevant experience in a catering or restaurant leadership role
• Ability to problem-solve in real time
• Ability to interact with people with ease, using highly developed interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Mature, independent judgment and ability to handle a fast pace, stress and change, in a professional manner
• Ability to work a flexible and sometimes non-traditional schedule
• Reliable transportation

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible hours
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)