Private Events Chef - JOEY Valley Fair at JOEY Restaurants Santa Clara, CA

JOEY Restaurants; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health insurance and vision

Shift meals discount

Employee discount 10%

Referral bonus

Sales contests

Paid sick leave

Job summary

JOEY Restaurants in San Jose, California is seeking a Private Events Chef to organize food preparation and supervise service for catered events, manage kitchen staff, and ensure JOEY standards.

You will oversee the private event kitchen team, collaborate with the culinary team to deliver high-quality food and service, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen while contributing to a culture of hospitality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years culinary experience; higher potential welcome
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local/state Food Handler certifications
• Passion for hospitality with proven world-class experiences
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Walk/stand for prolonged periods; lift up to 50 lbs; bend and reach as needed

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute special events from start to finish.
• Organize food preparation and supervise service for events.
• Oversee the private event kitchen team.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Follow safety guidelines for equipment, cleaning, and handling.
• Utilize diverse prep and cooking methods to deliver menu items per JOEY recipes.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food Handler certifications

Hospitality mindset

Dynamic environment

Physical stamina

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.

We are thrilled to bring JOEY Restaurants to San Jose, California! With our expansion, comes the opportunity to invite new talent to join our team. We are looking for high‑performing, passionate individuals to join a remarkable team of culinary leaders and restaurateurs as we continue the JOEY legacy in our first location in San Jose.

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 50 lbs.

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.

Join our team!

If you’re looking for a place to meet your potential, we’d like to meet you. Roll up your sleeves… YOUR journey starts here.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally—and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award‑winning chefs and presented by world‑class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family‑owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi‑concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030.

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.

JOEY Restaurant Group has an internal recruitment department and will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes sent to JOEY, its employees, and databases, will be considered the property of JOEY Restaurant Group. External recruitment agencies must establish a fully executed service agreement with JOEY’s Human Resources department to submit resumes. JOEY will not pay fees to employment agencies who do not have an agreement in place. For contract inquiries please submit your request to [e-mail].

JOEY Restaurants exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience; it starts and ends with our people. We currently operate 50+ locations throughout Canada and the United States and travel the globe to discover bold and addictive flavors, then turn them into signature recipes. Our people are our biggest investment and greatest return. We seek the best and the brightest, drive development, and reward top performers. JOEY is all opportunity, and our people is the way we succeed. They are masters of their craft, committed to creating a memorable and unique experience for each guest. We live by a simple credo: “Genuine Warmth and Care is always on the table.”
The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.