Culinary Project Manager Assistant — Travel & Growth

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

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.