Weekend Lead Chef — High-End Event Catering

Jeffrey Miller Hospitality; Stanhope (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group in Stanhope, NJ is seeking a part-time lead chef to join our weekend catering team for weddings and large events at our Waterloo Village venue.

You will prepare and plate dishes, maintain high sanitation standards, and coordinate with event planners to ensure flawless service from 1 PM to 1 AM. Must have proven catering or banquet chef experience, knowledge of food safety, and the stamina to stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven catering or banquet chef experience.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Stamina to stand for extended periods and lift objects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food using established recipes and techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and adhere to sanitation protocols.
• Collaborate with event planners on logistics, setup, and timing.
• Execute pre-planned event menus and ensure optimal temperatures and plating.
• Adapt to last-minute changes during events and assist with load-in/load-out.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group in Stanhope, NJ is seeking a part-time lead chef to join our weekend catering team for weddings and large events at our Waterloo Village venue.

You will prepare and plate dishes, maintain high sanitation standards, and coordinate with event planners to ensure flawless service from 1 PM to 1 AM. Must have proven catering or banquet chef experience, knowledge of food safety, and the stamina to stand for long shifts.