Private Events Chef - JOEY Valley Fair

Workstream; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

JOEY Restaurants is seeking a Private Events Chef to lead food preparation and supervise service for catered events. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure JOEY standards, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will coordinate with the culinary team to deliver high-quality food and service, plan special events, oversee event kitchen operations, and ensure safety guidelines are followed. The role requires 1-3+ years culinary experience and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years culinary experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler certifications.
• Passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute special events.
• Organize food preparation and supervise service for events.
• Oversee the work of the private event kitchen team.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Follow safety guidelines for equipment and cleaning products; report issues to leadership.
• Coordinate with other stations to ensure quick, precise menu execution.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food Handler certification

Hospitality mindset

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

Wage Scale

$25 - $35 per hour.

Actual offer within the listed range may vary based on work experience and other objective factors. The pay range for this position is subject to change and may be modified in the future, in compliance with applicable laws.

As a Private Events Chef, you are responsible for organizing food preparation, and supervising service for catered events. You manage kitchen staff, ensure JOEY standards are met, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Duties

• Special event planning and execution.
• Organize food preparation and supervise service for events.
• Oversee the work of the private event kitchen team.
• Collaborate with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds. Report equipment problems and maintenance issues to leadership immediately.
• Utilize various preparation and cooking methods to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu items in accordance with JOEY recipes. Coordinate with other stations as needed.
• Follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• 1-3+ years culinary experience (If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler certifications.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.
• They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.
• They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• They are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• They possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• They exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.
• Paid sick leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

This job posting highlights essential responsibilities and requirements of the job and is for illustrative purposes only. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.