Executive Catering Chef

Pacific Coast Hospitality; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an Executive Catering Chef to elevate their catering services in the vibrant Portland area. This role demands creativity, culinary expertise, and leadership qualities to ensure outstanding food quality and service that matches the dynamic restaurant scene.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Quarterly bonus program

Ongoing professional training

Outstanding company culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of off-premises catering leadership experience.
• Formal culinary training is a significant advantage.
• Passion for food, beer, wine, and cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Lead off-premises catering operations and team.
• Develop and mentor team members for success.
• Ensure high-quality food and beverage service.

Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Leadership

Team Development

Financial Acumen

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

We’re Pacific Coast Hospitality…we recruit the best, most qualified leadership talent for top hospitality organizations across the western U.S. and British Columbia.

Market Portland, OR

Job Description

Pacific Coast Hospitality is seeking an Executive Catering Chef for our exciting new client in Portland OR. Our client leverages the creativity and passion found in their restaurant kitchens to offer an elevated level of cuisine to their clients in the catered event environment. Their cuisine is fresh, forward-thinking and contemporary, embracing dining trends and flavors that reflect the dynamic Portland restaurant scene. They bring the same approach to catering that they believe is the bedrock of the success of their restaurants: an uncompromising commitment to food and beverage quality followed up with world class service.

RequirementsIdeal candidate will have the following:

• Minimum 3 years off-premises catering leadership (Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Chef, etc.)
• Formal training in a culinary school a tremendous plus!
• Must know and be passionate about food, beer, wine and cocktails…. outstanding palate a must!
• Experience in product ordering and team member scheduling.
• Passion for developing and mentoring a team.
• Track record of achieving financial results.
• Strong honesty, integrity and guest-oriented philosophy.

Salary Range & Benefits

• Starting salary $60k to $75k depending upon experience
• Very obtainable quarterly bonus program
• Medical Insurance
• Outstanding company culture
• Ongoing professional training (catering/industry conferences in Las Vegas and San Francisco)