Lead Event Chef – High-End Catering & Events

Cuisine Boulud New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuisine Boulud New York, part of The Dinex Group, is seeking an experienced Event Chef – Catering & Events to lead culinary operations for high-end events and drive growth in our catering calendar.

You will oversee pack-out, transport, setup, service and breakdown, while maintaining top culinary standards and safety. The role requires strong leadership, adaptability and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional culinary experience, with significant experience in high-end catering, events, banquets or high-volume food production.
• Experience leading culinary teams at off-site or large-scale events strongly preferred.
• Experience with event pack-out, transportation, setup, service and breakdown.
• Strong culinary leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to event locations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for assigned Cuisine Boulud events.
• Oversee the pack-out and preparation of food, equipment, smallwares and supplies prior to departure.
• Coordinate with event managers, chefs, service teams and venue contacts to ensure smooth execution.
• Lead the culinary team throughout event setup, service and breakdown.
• Maintain high culinary standards and ensure food safety during events.
• Adapt quickly to changes in menus, guest counts, timelines and staffing.
• Travel to event locations and manage onsite operations.

Skills

High-End Catering Experience

Event Production

Event Culinary Operations

Food Production

Off-Site Events

Pack-Out & Event Logistics

Culinary Team Leadership

Staff Training

Menu Execution

Plating & Presentation

Food Safety & Sanitation

Cost Control

Inventory Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Client Service

Job description

Cuisine Boulud New York, part of The Dinex Group, is seeking an experienced Event Chef – Catering & Events to lead culinary operations for high-end events and drive growth in our catering calendar.

You will oversee pack-out, transport, setup, service and breakdown, while maintaining top culinary standards and safety. The role requires strong leadership, adaptability and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.