Event Head Chef

Fireside Catering LLP; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Paid vacation after 3 months

401k with annual match

Employee dining discount

Job summary

Fireside Catering LLP in Burlington, MA, is seeking an Event Head Chef to lead a small team of cooks in our commissary and at off-premise events for high-end weddings.

You will supervise meal preparation to exacting standards, partner with front-of-house staff, and ensure food safety and quality across multiple event timelines.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in high-volume catering, a strong attention to detail, and a passion for mentoring culinary staff.

Qualifications

• Experience running events for 50-200 guests.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Desire to mentor and develop culinary staff.
• Pride in using ingredients from local farms and vendors.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to prepare and plate meals per event timeline.
• Collaborate with kitchen and Front of House staff.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen with proper labeling.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

High-volume catering

Food safety

Job description

Overview

A Chef Lead works in both the Commissary in Burlington and weekends on the off-premise events.

As an Event Head Chef at Fireside Catering, you will be responsible for leading a small team of cooks prepping ingredients in the commissary for high end weddings in a scratch kitchen.

On Events: As an Event Head Chef you will typically lead 3 or more cooks in the preparation and plating of meals according to the event timeline. Menus often include hors d'oeuvres, first course, entrée, cake cutting, dessert and late-night food for 50 to 200+ person events.

The ideal candidate will have a background in a high-volume restaurant or catering environment, leadership experience and a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Flexible full or part-time scheduling. We can make the schedule work around any other obligations you may have
• Full-time hours achieved when combining commissary prep team leadership with being an Event Head Chef on events
• Additional compensation of $100 per shift with ability to drive a 14’ to 16’ box truck to events
• Employee dining discount – 25% off food for you and a guest at Webber Restaurant Group Restaurants
• Daily family meal
• Employee referral bonus - get paid to work with your friends!
• Training and opportunities for growth!
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Paid vacation benefit after 3 (three) months
• 401k with an annual match
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Event Head Chefs will follow recipes and directions while leading your team to ensure that all unique menu items are prepared and presented consistently and to high-quality standards
• Work with other kitchen staff members and Front of the House staff efficiently and effectively
• Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including proper storage and labeling of all food items

Qualifications

• Ideal Event Head Chefs will have experience running events for 50-200 guests
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Desire to mentor and develop new culinary staff
• Take pride in your job – We use ingredients from our own farm, The Farm at Gibbet Hill and many local vendors.
• Strong communication skills, ability to follow direction and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

The Webber Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer