Culinary Operations & Catering Lead

Flik Hospitality Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced culinary leader to support the Executive Chef in a high-volume foodservice account. The role focuses on cost controls, menu planning, and delivering outstanding catering events.

You will collaborate with our marketing and culinary teams to launch new culinary programs, maintain quality standards, and mentor kitchen staff while ensuring client satisfaction across demanding service environments.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience and credentials in culinary arts.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience is preferred.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures.
• Assist with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary team.

Skills

Culinary/kitchen management

Menu planning

Catering

Food cost controls

Sanitation standards

Client interaction

ServSafe certification

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced culinary leader to support the Executive Chef in a high-volume foodservice account. The role focuses on cost controls, menu planning, and delivering outstanding catering events.

You will collaborate with our marketing and culinary teams to launch new culinary programs, maintain quality standards, and mentor kitchen staff while ensuring client satisfaction across demanding service environments.