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 culinary team. The role emphasizes back- and front-of-house coordination, strong event support, and a path for growth with competitive compensation and perks.

Ideal candidates have kitchen management experience, culinary training, and flexibility to travel for extended periods. A family-oriented environment and opportunities for advancement are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Culinary degree preferred.
• College Degree (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Culinary training and/or certifications is a plus.
• 3 years Chef experience or 5 years heavy kitchen operational management experience.

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 – Ensures all ingredients are available and loaded.
• Cross checks rentals, staffing and Third-Party vendors 48 hours before event.
• Supports PM with rentals (Check out, Inventory, Collect after event, Inventory, Return).
• Asset info submitted 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.
• Oversees breakdown and clean up.
• Final walk of completed event.
• Check out with and thank client before leaving.

Skills

3+ yrs chef experience

5 yrs kitchen ops management

Food cost

Labor cost

Menu development

Teamwork

Sense of urgency

RV/mobile kitchen exp

Willing to travel up to 60 days

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s or Culinary degree

College Degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Department: Culinary
Location: National
Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Job 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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