Lead Chef & Culinary Operations Leader for Events

WS & Company Ltd.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WS & Company Ltd. in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking an experienced restaurant kitchen leader to oversee on-site operations and help design daily and event menus. You will coordinate with culinary teams to ensure quality and timely service.

You will supervise cooks and sous-chefs, plan food preparation activities for multiple outlets, and liaise with clients for weddings and banquets while controlling costs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in food service or kitchen environments.
• Work must be performed on-site at a restaurant; no remote option.
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

WS & Company Ltd. in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking an experienced restaurant kitchen leader to oversee on-site operations and help design daily and event menus. You will coordinate with culinary teams to ensure quality and timely service.

You will supervise cooks and sous-chefs, plan food preparation activities for multiple outlets, and liaise with clients for weddings and banquets while controlling costs in a fast-paced environment.