Executive Chef – Lead Cafe & Catering (Full-Time)

Gateway Market & Cafe

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, IA is seeking an Executive Chef to help lead the catering and cafe teams.

The right candidate will have at least 4 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong ordering and costing skills, and the ability to lead by example. A valid driver's license and computer skills are required.

This full-time position offers great benefits, including matched 401K and health insurance, with a salary of $67,000–$72,000 DOE.

Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of leadership in a kitchen setting.
  • Experience with ordering and costing food and supplies.
  • Highly organized and able to lead by example.
  • Valid driver's license and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead catering and cafe teams to deliver high-quality service.
  • Oversee kitchen operations, inventory, and cost control.
  • Collaborate with events and cafe staff to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen leadership
Ordering and costing
Highly organized
Driver's license

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Gateway Market Catering & Cafe in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Executive Chef to help lead the catering and cafe teams.

The right candidate will have at least 4 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong ordering and costing skills, and the ability to lead by example. A valid driver's license and computer skills are required.

This full-time position offers great benefits, including matched 401K and health insurance, with a salary of $67,000–$72,000 DOE.

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