Lead Event Chef — Flexible Hours & Growth

The Wild Thyme Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time roles with potential for FT

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Wild Thyme Company is a creative, high-energy catering business that values growth, teamwork, and a shared passion for exceptional food and hospitality. We are currently hiring Event Chefs for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with flexible scheduling and strong growth opportunities.

As the on-site culinary leader, you will deliver an exceptional guest experience from setup to service, coach kitchen staff, and ensure food quality and safety at every event.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience (multiple skill levels encouraged to apply).
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food execution.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-driven.
• Positive attitude with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute all food to standard according to recipes and company expectations.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team; direct and supervise kitchen assistants; assign tasks and keep the team focused and productive.
• Control timing and production by executing a clear prep and service plan; ensure items are prepared and served on time.
• Verify product before departure; ensure correct quantity, quality, and proper transport/storage.
• Maintain proper food handling on-site; follow California health and safety regulations; store and hold food correctly.
• Oversee load-in and load-out; ensure efficient loading of food and equipment and post-event breakdown.
• Represent the company as the on-site culinary leader; uphold standards across ownership, culinary, and sales teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food execution

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

The Wild Thyme Company is a creative, high-energy catering business that values growth, teamwork, and a shared passion for exceptional food and hospitality. We are currently hiring Event Chefs for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with flexible scheduling and strong growth opportunities.

As the on-site culinary leader, you will deliver an exceptional guest experience from setup to service, coach kitchen staff, and ensure food quality and safety at every event.