Head Event Chef — Elevate Catering & Team Leadership

Lyle Pearson; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Puff ‘n Stuff is seeking a Lead Event Chef in Tampa, FL to lead our back-of-house teams at off-site catering events and to ensure service excellence. You will manage, mentor, and motivate culinary staff on your event and work closely with the Event Supervisor to keep the operation on schedule.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating setup, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring timely food preparation, heating, plating, and presentation for each event.

Qualifications

• 2 years of culinary leadership experience in catering or restaurant, preferably in high volume, upscale environment.
• Proficient with batch, quantity cooking and proper heating, holding and plating techniques.
• Familiar with HACCP and health department guidelines.
• Speak English fluently, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• FL Driver's License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site culinary team members, verify attendance and uniforms.
• Direct unloading and setup of culinary areas and workstations including mobile kitchens.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, giving feedback and coaching regularly.
• Lead team to prepare, heat, plate, and garnish according to the event timeline and SEO.
• Ensure safe food handling before, during, and after events.
• Coordinate with Event Supervisor to load all required food and equipment for the SEO.
• Drive to and from events in the company truck with Event Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Safety procedures

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Puff ‘n Stuff is seeking a Lead Event Chef in Tampa, FL to lead our back-of-house teams at off-site catering events and to ensure service excellence. You will manage, mentor, and motivate culinary staff on your event and work closely with the Event Supervisor to keep the operation on schedule.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating setup, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring timely food preparation, heating, plating, and presentation for each event.