Culinary Event Architect — Hybrid Planning & On-Site

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional kitchen access

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Culinary Event Specialist to design unique menus and manage hands-on execution for diverse events. The role blends remote planning with in-person event oversight and collaboration with sales and operations teams.

The ideal candidate brings creativity, strong client-facing skills, and a proven track record in high-volume catering, with the flexibility to work weekends or holidays as event schedules require.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in culinary arts with event catering or high-volume service.
• Demonstrated creativity in menu development and presentation.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines and dietary needs.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing food costs and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize innovative menus tailored to client needs and event themes.
• Collaborate with clients to capture culinary preferences and dietary needs.
• Oversee food prep and presentation for events with quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with kitchen teams to ensure smooth event execution.
• Source and quality-check suppliers; manage food budgets and costs.

Skills

Culinary arts

Menu development

Client-facing

Budget management

Supplier relations

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Culinary Event Specialist to design unique menus and manage hands-on execution for diverse events. The role blends remote planning with in-person event oversight and collaboration with sales and operations teams.

The ideal candidate brings creativity, strong client-facing skills, and a proven track record in high-volume catering, with the flexibility to work weekends or holidays as event schedules require.