Executive Chef

Serendipity Catering; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Catering Company in the Denver Metro Area is seeking an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations and staff. Responsibilities include menu planning, quality control, and communication with sales teams. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of management experience and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401K with employer matching contribution

PTO and Sick Time

Employer provided lunch (daily)

ZayZoon - Earned wages-on-demand benefit

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant kitchen management experience.
• Reliable transportation to the main kitchen in Lakewood, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities in the kitchen and manage kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and manage the culinary budget.
• Ensure food quality and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Culinary Management

Menu Planning

Food Quality Control

Communication

Sanitation

Job description

We are a busy Catering Company in the Denver Metro Area looking for an Executive Chef to join our team!

The Executive Chef oversees all activity in the kitchen, trains personnel, plans menus, oversees product purchasing and manages the culinary budget.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Managing the kitchen staff including coordinating schedules
• Overseeing sanitation and food quality of all kitchen staff
• Work with the Culinary Director on quality control issues
• Managing prepared food ensuring that proper labeling and locations are enforced
• Tasting prepared food from all areas of the kitchen regularly
• Creating new menu concepts
• Preparing and plating in-house tastings for clients
• Maintaining clear communication with the sales team, catering captains, and delivery team regarding changes to events
• Maintaining overall professionalism and ethical conduct with all clients and internal staff

Salary : $85,000 to $90,000 (OT exempt)

Experience : At least 5 years of relevant experience with kitchen management experience.

Schedule : Monday-Sunday, Day or Night (varies based on need). Must be available to work weekends.

Transportation : Reliable transportation to get to the main kitchen located in Lakewood, Colorado.

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• 401K with an employer matching contribution
• PTO and Sick Time
• Employer provided lunch (daily)
• ZayZoon - Earned wages-on-demand benefit which allows employees to access earned wages when needed most

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