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On-Call Catering and Events Chef

Grounded Hospitality
McMinnville, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

Description

Humble Spirit is a wine country restaurant sharing food with heart in historic downtown McMinnville, Oregon. The light-filled space is warm and approachable, welcoming locals and tourists for casual meals and special celebrations. The restaurant and catering menus draw inspiration from the seasons and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, some of which are from our Tabula Rasa Farms, and other provisioners using sustainable practices like regenerative farming and small-batch craft. Loving intention is at the heart of the dining experience, always celebrating the work of exceptional purveyors in the Willamette Valley and beyond.? 


Humble Spirit and Tabula Rasa Farms are part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and experiences rooted in a philosophy of conscious, loving hospitality in service to all species. 


Job Summary: 

Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by preparing food for off-site catered events. The Catering and Events Chef position is responsible for planning and executing food focused events at various sites in the areas surrounding The Ground. 


Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Organize and execute meal planning 
  • Prepare weekly lunches and design to scale for off-site food sales 
  • Plan and arrange culinary programs for existing and new lodging properties 
  • Support food and beverage operations 
  • Build and operate catering and special events 
  • Supervise, train and support food & beverage operations staff 

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • Direct experience with events production and catering operations 
  • Multi-unit operational experience is a plus 
  • “All in” with regenerative agriculture, transparency of food sourcing, and cooking with seasons 
  • Position requires prolonged standing, bending, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds 
  • Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced, start-up environment 
  • Job locations include, but are not limited to private home kitchens, office spaces, restaurant and event venues, and mobile pop-up events. 
  • Able to productively work both independently and as part of a team 

Education and Experience: 

  • 3 years in an Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Banquet/Events Chef role 

Benefits: Benefits include PTO, health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) for qualifying employees.  


Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body) 


About The Ground 

The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that exists to realize human potential in harmony with the planet. It is an evolving collection of experiences and destinations rooted in conscious, loving hospitality in service to all with a philosophy of belonging that comes to life through regenerative agriculture, food, accommodations, revitalizing wellness experiences, and engaging programs & events. 


The Ground is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re interested in this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at The Ground.? 

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