Event Chef

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Old Forge (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be available for seasonal.

Job summary

Weekender Hotels in Great Pines, Old Forge, NY is seeking an experienced Event Chef to lead culinary execution for weddings, private events, conferences, and other special gatherings. You will manage prep, service, and post-event cleanup, coordinate with hotel teams, train staff, and ensure food safety and quality, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

This role offers a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a unique Adirondack setting and opportunities to advance within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchens and/or event catering.
• Ability to lead a team during busy service.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menus for weddings, private events, conferences, and other special events.
• Lead and coordinate event kitchen staff during service.
• Organize prep lists, production schedules, and event timelines.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served to Weekender's quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with event, service, and hotel teams.
• Assist with menu preparation and execution based on event needs.
• Maintain appropriate food quantities and timing throughout events.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures are followed.
• Help manage event prep, service, and post-event cleanup.
• Train, support, and motivate other culinary team members.
• Jump in wherever needed to make sure the event is successful.

Skills

Event kitchen leadership

High-volume service

Team coordination

Food safety

Menu development

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Event Chef

Weekender Hotels is looking for an experienced, energetic Event Chef to join our culinary team. This is a great opportunity for a chef who loves the combination of creativity, high-volume execution, and the energy that comes with weddings, private events, conferences, and other special gatherings.

You'll be part of a growing hospitality company where no two events are exactly alike — and where your work is a huge part of the experience our guests remember.

What You'll Do

As our Event Chef, you'll help lead the culinary execution of special events from prep through service and breakdown.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and execute menus for weddings, private events, conferences, and other special events

• Lead and coordinate event kitchen staff during service

• Organize prep lists, production schedules, and event timelines

• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served to Weekender's quality standards

• Coordinate closely with event, service, and hotel teams

• Assist with menu preparation and execution based on event needs

• Maintain appropriate food quantities and timing throughout events

• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures are followed

• Help manage event prep, service, and post-event cleanup

• Train, support, and motivate other culinary team members

• Jump in wherever needed to make sure the event is successful

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a chef who is:

• Experienced in professional kitchens and/or event catering

• Comfortable leading a team during busy service

• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Calm under pressure

• Passionate about food and hospitality

• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-heavy periods

• A strong communicator who works well with both culinary and front-of-house teams

• Willing to roll up their sleeves and jump in wherever needed

Event experience is a major plus, especially weddings, private events, catering, or high-volume service.

Where You'll Be

This position is based at Great Pines in Old Forge, NY, located in the heart of the Adirondacks.

It's the kind of place where your coworkers can quickly become friends and your days off can be spent hiking, boating, skiing, fishing, exploring the Adirondacks, or just enjoying everything the area has to offer.

The Weekender Culture

We're a growing hospitality company, and we're building something special.

We believe in working hard, having fun, taking care of our guests, and taking care of each other. We're looking for people who aren't afraid to jump in, solve problems, and do whatever it takes to make an event great.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of events and menus rather than doing the same thing every day.

Season / Schedule

We're hiring for the upcoming season, with the potential for longer-term opportunities as our company continues to grow.

Because events happen when guests need them, this role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-heavy dates.

Room & Board

Housing may be available for qualifying seasonal employees. Housing availability, cost, and eligibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't just another kitchen job.

It's an opportunity to:

• Work in one of New York's most beautiful destinations

• Build your event and hospitality experience

• Work on weddings, private events, and special functions

• Lead and develop a culinary team

• Be part of a growing hospitality company

• Explore the Adirondacks on your days off

• Potentially continue with Weekender beyond the season