Culinary Events Lead & Menu Innovation Manager

Fullcirclerestoration; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Innovative Environment

Family-Oriented Culture

Job summary

Cotton Holdings, Inc. in Fort Stockton, TX is seeking an experienced Culinary Project Manager to oversee high-volume events, lead menu development, and manage kitchen operations from start to finish.

The role combines hands-on cooking with project leadership, budgeting, inventory control, and staff supervision to deliver top-tier events. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in culinary leadership, a culinary degree or equivalent experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional culinary experience.
• Experience in managing high-volume events and kitchen operations.
• Culinary degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Manage all culinary aspects of high-volume events, from menu planning and food preparation to overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring quality execution.
• Budget & Cost Management: Oversee food and labor costs, ensuring alignment with event budgets while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Menu Development: Create innovative and diverse menus tailored to client needs, coordinating closely with the culinary team for execution.
• Inventory Management: Handle ordering, inventory control, and coordination with vendors to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Event Management: Lead the entire culinary process from pre-event planning to post-event cleanup, including staffing, kitchen setup, and on-site client communication.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor culinary staff, ensuring smooth operations during events, adherence to timelines, and high levels of teamwork.
• Client Relations: Act as the primary culinary contact for clients during events, ensuring satisfaction and addressing any concerns or last-minute adjustments.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with the Business Development team, kitchen managers, and third-party vendors to ensure all event details are in place, including rentals and asset management.
• High-Volume Event Execution: Successfully manage large-scale, complex culinary events in demanding environments, ensuring flawless execution from kitchen to guest experience.

Skills

High-volume events

Budgeting

Food cost management

Labor cost control

Inventory management

Menu planning

Team leadership

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Cotton Holdings, Inc. in Fort Stockton, TX is seeking an experienced Culinary Project Manager to oversee high-volume events, lead menu development, and manage kitchen operations from start to finish.

The role combines hands-on cooking with project leadership, budgeting, inventory control, and staff supervision to deliver top-tier events. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in culinary leadership, a culinary degree or equivalent experience, and a valid driver's license.