Culinary Events Lead & Café Market Manager

No Place To Be; Dardenne Prairie (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College is seeking an Events Coordinator and Assistant Manager of the Café/Market to lead culinary events at the Field to Table Institute. This role includes overseeing event planning, execution, and evaluation while ensuring high standards of quality and customer experience. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach culinary classes and manage operations for the Café/Market.

With a focus on sustainability, the position also involves collaboration with local farms and producing culinary products. A degree in Culinary Arts or related fields and significant culinary experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional culinary experience, including banquet, catering, or event management.
• Teaching or training experience preferred.
• Familiarity with curriculum design and culinary education practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary events, banquets, and catering functions.
• Manage event budgets and logistics.
• Teach classes in the Culinary Program.
• Build relationships with local farms and food producers.

Skills

Event planning and execution

Budget management

Culinary instruction

Customer service

Sustainability practices

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Hospitality Management

Job description

St. Charles Community College is seeking an Events Coordinator and Assistant Manager of the Café/Market to lead culinary events at the Field to Table Institute. This role includes overseeing event planning, execution, and evaluation while ensuring high standards of quality and customer experience. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach culinary classes and manage operations for the Café/Market.

With a focus on sustainability, the position also involves collaboration with local farms and producing culinary products. A degree in Culinary Arts or related fields and significant culinary experience are essential.