Executive Catering Chef -Off Premise

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Connecticut is seeking an Executive Catering Chef to manage high-volume food production and offsite events. This role involves menu planning, staff management, and maintaining quality control in service delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive culinary experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Catering Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience in high-volume production and off-site catering.
• Proven supervisory skills and food preparation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced and cost-effective menu options.
• Execute offsite catering events including setup and service.
• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Food costing

Quality control

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Business acumen

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

Job description

About the job Executive Catering Chef -Off Premise

COMPANY BIO

Our Client is a renowned off-premise caterer headed by an award-winning Chef-owner based in Connecticut.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with various clients to prepare a variety of balanced, attractive, and cost-effective menu options
• Prepare appropriate recipes & ensure that all required supplies, resources, and materials are purchased, ordered, and available when needed
• Execute client menu tastings and lead the execution for all offsite catering events, ensuring that all required preparation, delivery, set-up, service, and takedown responsibilities are properly and efficiently executed
• Perform all types of high-volume food production and preparation duties
• Write production sheets and production lists, perform various inventory, receiving, and quality control tasks, consistently monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness
• Build and maintain relationships with team members and front of house management alike
• Ensure fiscal responsibility for food and labor costs for each event
• As a leader, build a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
• Conduct recruitment and selection, training, and development initiatives as well as scheduling, performance management, and employee coaching; assist in bi-annual reviews
• Maintain excellent client and employee communications and relations to continuously improve the quality of provided services, resolve problems, and facilitate the acceptance and implementation of new services.
• Lead staff briefings and meetings
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote our client’s Catering services
• Represent our client at special demonstrations, special events, or theme activities to promote the company
• Other duties as assigned or required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience as a Catering Chef or Sous Chef with extensive culinary training and proven depth and breadth of food knowledge and trends
• Proven effective supervisory skills, knowledge of food preparation, food costing and quality control procedures
• Prior work experience in a high-volume production setting with experience in off-site catering, and kitchen management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively motivate, direct, and lead assigned employees, and work closely with clients.
• Proficient in performing many tasks simultaneously while at the same time making sure all details are properly addressed in those tasks
• A dedication to understanding & exceeding customer expectations. A high energy level or sense of urgency in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Strong business acumen; organized and methodical team-oriented worker
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently; ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• A valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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EDUCATION:

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