Senior Event Chef - Catering

Placements24; Gallup (NM); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Hybrid work model

Culinary innovation opportunities

Supportive and creative team

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead our catering division. This hybrid role combines remote menu development with on-site leadership for key events and team coordination.

You will craft distinctive menus, manage kitchen operations, and ensure superior food quality and presentation for a discerning clientele, while collaborating with a creative and innovative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or Head Chef, with a focus on event catering.
• Exceptional culinary skills and a passion for distinctive dishes.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, including training and motivating kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory control, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative menus for a variety of catering events, considering seasonality and client preferences.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen brigade, ensuring efficient workflow and high‑quality food production.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement of ingredients, and cost control for the culinary department.
• Collaborate with event planners and clients to understand their vision and dietary requirements.
• Maintain impeccable standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organization.
• Participate in tasting sessions and client consultations, demonstrating culinary expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food costing

Inventory management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Event Chef to join their esteemed catering division in George . This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely on menu development and planning, with on-site presence required for key events and team coordination. You will be instrumental in crafting unique culinary experiences, leading kitchen operations, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary artistry and leadership skills, contributing to memorable events for a discerning clientele, while working within a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative menus for a variety of catering events, considering seasonality and client preferences.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen brigade, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement of ingredients, and cost control for the culinary department.
• Collaborate closely with event planners and clients to understand their vision and dietary requirements.
• Maintain impeccable standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organization.
• Participate in tasting sessions and client consultations, demonstrating culinary expertise.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef or Head Chef , with a strong focus on event catering.
• Exceptional culinary skills and a passion for creating distinctive dishes.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience in training and motivating kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory control, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, essential for a hybrid role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work model offering work-life balance.
• Opportunities for culinary innovation and menu development.
• A supportive and creative team environment.
• Potential for advancement within the organization.