Culinary Assistant Project Manager

Cotton Holdings Inc.; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Cotton Holdings Inc. is seeking a Culinary Assistant Project Manager in Childress, TX. The role involves overseeing back and front of house operations while ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have management experience in a kitchen environment and the ability to multitask effectively.

This position offers a competitive hourly wage, opportunities for personal growth, and various employee benefits. Candidates should possess culinary training and be flexible in their schedules, with the possibility of extensive travel.

Qualifications

• 3 years Chef experience or 5 years heavy kitchen operational management experience.
• Experience in back of the house operations and front of the house operations.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews information from PM on contracted events.
• Trains kitchen staff/temporary labor.
• Oversees and directs event staff.
• Coordinates pre-event huddles.
• Manages guest space ensuring cleanliness.

Skills

Food Cost

Labor Cost

Menu development and planning

Cooperation and Teamwork

Flexibility in schedule

RV and mobile kitchen experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Culinary degree

Valid Driver’s License

Culinary training and/or certifications

Job description

Description

The Culinary Assistant Project Manager is an important part of the overall culinary team and customer relationship experience at Cotton. The ideal candidate will have experience with back of the house operations and front of the house operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a family-oriented company with competitive compensation, growth opportunities, employee benefits and other perks.

Department: Culinary

Location: Childress, TX

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews information from PM on contracted event(s).
• May be involved in site walks.
• Completes load lists for events.
• Trains kitchen staff/temporary labor.
• Menu – Makes sure all ingredients are available and loaded.
• Cross checks all rentals, staffing and Third-Party vendors 48 hours before event.
• Supports PM with rentals (Check out, Inventory, Collect after event, Inventory, Return)
• Asset info (submit to Asset Manager for coordination)
• Clearly communicates event details to upper management.
• Reviews load sheets with staff.
• Point of Contact for Client with the PM at the time of event when BD is not present.
• Submits necessary reports timely and accurately.
• Oversees and directs event staff.
• Coordinates pre-event huddles.
• Reviews event timelines with staff and management.
• Supports PM with positions and tasks.
• Final Walk 30 minutes before event starts.
• Assists with control of prep, coordination, and timing of food and beverage.
• Communicates with staff concerning timelines.
• Manages guest space ensuring cleanliness of kitchen, food stations, tables, etc.
• Overseas breakdown and clean up.
• Final walk of completed event.
• Check out with and thank client before leaving.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education

• Bachelor’s or Culinary degree preferred
• College Degree (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Culinary training and/or certifications is a plus

Experience

• 3 years Chef experience or 5 years heavy kitchen operational management experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Food Cost
• Labor Cost
• Menu development and planning
• Cooperation and Teamwork
• Awareness
• Follow-through
• Sense of Urgency
• RV and mobile kitchen experience a plus.
• Must be willing and able to travel for extended periods of time up to 60 days
• Ability to be flexible in schedule to meet operational needs. This may require occasionally working outside regularly schedule hours

Disclaimer

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

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