Event Chef

Lejardinier-Nyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Discounts

Discounts at Benefits Hub

Family Meal Provided

Job summary

Le Jardinier in New York is seeking an Events Chef to lead culinary planning and execution for private and member events at its venue, Sereine. You will ensure menus, staffing, prep, and service align with brand standards.

You will collaborate with culinary leadership and operations to tailor event food offerings, adapt menus to guest counts, and maintain high quality from setup through service, while protecting regular restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong understanding of high-level food execution in event environments.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts while maintaining quality under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary execution of private events, member events, restaurant buyouts, and special programming.
• Plan event food offerings aligned with Le Jardinier and Sereine standards and capabilities.
• Support development and adaptation of event menus based on format, guest count, timing, and operational needs.
• Review event details in advance and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for execution.
• Translate event needs into clear prep plans, production timelines, and staffing requirements.
• Coordinate with the Events team, service leaders, and culinary leadership for alignment on menus, timing, setup, and special requests.
• Ensure all mise en place, prep and production are organized and completed on time.
• Lead event culinary execution during service, maintaining quality, presentation, and timing.
• Manage event-related food production while protecting regular restaurant service flow.
• Oversee plating, pass coordination, and event presentation standards.
• Communicate clearly with FOH and event leaders to ensure smooth service flow.
• Help manage event food cost awareness through planning, ordering, and production discipline.
• Review event-specific ordering needs and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure product availability.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in all event-related operations.
• Support post-event review of execution, opportunities, and improvements for future events.
• Assist in building systems around event culinary execution as the business grows.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Event Food Execution

Staff Coordination

Attention to Detail

Cross-functional Communication

Job description

The Events Chef is responsible for leading the culinary planning, organization, and execution of private events, member events, buyouts, and other special programming at Le Jardinier and its events space, Sereine. This role ensures that all event food offerings are executed at a high level, aligned with the brand, and properly coordinated with the culinary and operations teams. The Events Chef serves as the primary culinary lead for event-related planning and execution, ensuring menus, staffing, prep, and service are organized, communicated clearly, and delivered with consistency.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the culinary execution of private events, member events, restaurant buyouts, and special programming
• Work closely with culinary leadership and operations teams to plan event food offerings in a way that aligns with Le Jardinier and its events space, Sereine standards and capabilities
• Support the development and adaptation of event menus based on event format, guest count, timing, and operational needs
• Review all event details in advance and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for execution
• Translate event needs into clear prep plans, production timelines, and staffing requirements
• Coordinate with the Events team, service leaders and culinary leadership to ensure full alignment on menus, timing, setup, and special requests
• Ensure all event mise en place, prep and production are organized and completed on time
• Lead event culinary execution during service, ensuring quality, consistency, presentation, and timing are maintained throughout
• Manage event-related food production while protecting the quality and flow of regular restaurant service
• Oversee plating, pass coordination, and event food presentation standards
• Communicate clearly with FOH and event leaders throughout execution to ensure smooth service flow
• Help manage event food cost awareness through proper planning, ordering, and production discipline
• Review event-specific ordering needs and coordinate with the appropriate team members to ensure all products are available
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in all event-related culinary operations
• Support post-event review of execution, opportunities, and adjustments for future improvement
• Assist in building systems, organization, and standards around event culinary execution as the business grows

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ years of culinary leadership experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, hotels, private clubs, or high-end events/catering
• Strong understanding of high-level food execution in both à la carte and event environments
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts while maintaining quality and composure under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communicator who works well cross-functionally with service, events, and leadership teams
• Solid understanding of prep planning, staffing needs, and kitchen organization for events
• Commitment to presentation, consistency, and guest experience
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Professional, dependable, and solutions-oriented approach

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Benefits Hub Discounts
• Family Meal Provided

Bastion Hospitality LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion Hospitality LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Bastion Hospitality LLC.