Culinary Assistant Project Manager

Cotton Holdings Inc.; National (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotton Holdings Inc. is seeking a Culinary Assistant Project Manager to join the National team. The role supports back-of-house and front-of-house operations with a focus on event execution and client service.

Ideal candidates bring culinary experience, staff leadership, and strong coordination skills to ensure food and service quality across events. Travel may be required to support events and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Culinary degree preferred; college degree may be accepted.
• Valid Driver's License required; culinary training/certs a plus.
• 3 years Chef experience or 5 years kitchen ops experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews information from PM on contracted event(s).
• May be involved in site walks and load lists for events.
• Trains kitchen staff/temporary labor and ensures ingredients are loaded.
• Oversees event staff and coordinates pre-event huddles and timelines.
• Final walks before event; ensures food/beverage timing and quality.
• Communicates event details to management and client liaisons.

Skills

Food Cost

Labor Cost

Menu development and planning

Cooperation and Teamwork

Awareness

Follow-through

Sense of Urgency

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's or Culinary degree

College Degree (preferred)

Valid Driver's License

Culinary certifications a plus

Job description

Department: Culinary

Location: National

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

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.

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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