Executive Chef - Catering & Cafe Leadership, Full-Time

Orchestrate Hospitality

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Matched 401K
Health insurance

Job summary

Gateway Market Catering & Cafe in Des Moines is seeking an Executive Chef to help lead the catering and cafe teams, driving quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

The right candidate will have at least 4 years in kitchen leadership, with strong ordering and costing skills, be highly organized and lead by example. A valid driver's license and computer skills are required. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a matched 401K and health insurance.

Qualifications

  • At least 4 years in kitchen leadership
  • Experience with ordering and costing
  • Highly organized and lead by example
  • Valid drivers license and computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead catering and cafe teams to ensure quality and consistency
  • Oversee kitchen operations, inventory, and cost controls
  • Support service excellence and operational efficiency

Skills

Kitchen leadership
Ordering & costing
Highly organized
Lead by example
Driver's license
Computer skills

Job description

Gateway Market Catering & Cafe in Des Moines is seeking an Executive Chef to help lead the catering and cafe teams, driving quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

The right candidate will have at least 4 years in kitchen leadership, with strong ordering and costing skills, be highly organized and lead by example. A valid driver's license and computer skills are required. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a matched 401K and health insurance.

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