Executive Chef — Elite Events & Creative Cuisine

Ridgewells Catering; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Ridgewells Catering is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality for various high-profile events. This role demands exceptional culinary talent and significant leadership experience.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree, at least 10 years of culinary leadership experience, and be proficient in managing large-scale events. A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in an Executive Chef or senior role.
• Experience in off-premise catering and large-scale event production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all culinary operations ensuring food quality.
• Leads kitchen operations for major events from prep to execution.
• Recruits, trains, and mentors the culinary team.

Skills

Culinary talent

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Culinary degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Ridgewells Catering is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality for various high-profile events. This role demands exceptional culinary talent and significant leadership experience.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree, at least 10 years of culinary leadership experience, and be proficient in managing large-scale events. A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans is offered.