Wedding/Event Chef - Weekend

Are you a culinary artist with high-volume banquet/catering cooking experience, who’s motivated to producing quality “wow-factor” food experiences? Are available to lead in transpiring 5-star dining experiences on occasional weekends, (approximately one weekend day per month)? If so, we want to talk to you!

As a part-time weekend wedding/events Chef, you will play a pivotal role in executing an exceptional culinary experience for up to 350 wedding guest, working with our event coordinators, management, and kitchen staff to ensure a seamless service and unforgettable experience.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with management and event planners to prepare and plan elegant wedding menus tailored to the couple's preferences, dietary needs, and overall theme of the wedding

• Lead the preparation and execution of all wedding meals, from hors d'oeuvres to plated courses, ensuring quality, flavor, and presentation are top-notch

• Delegate responsibilities to and oversee the Chef Assistant during preparation the day prior to the event, as well as throughout the event day

• Responsible for assuring all food items are served at the exact time requested by the wedding party

• Responsible for assuring all items served are 5-star quality in regards to presentation, taste, temperature, and overall quality

• Effectively communicate and consistently check in with event coordinators, management, and kitchen staff to ensure service timelines are met, and for smooth operations throughout the event

• Follow strict food-safety and sanitation requirements at all times

• Responsible for kitchen setup and breakdown including cleanup and proper storage of food items and kitchen equipment

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be available to work one weekend day per month, (Friday/Saturday), approximately 11:00am until 10:00pm

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a chef cooking for high-end and high-volume catering, fine dining, banquet, or wedding events

• Proven reputation of executing consistently applauded culinary experiences

• Exceptional knowledge of culinary techniques, proper cooking techniques and temperatures, and effective time-management skills

• Must be able and willing to display respect and professionalism in all aspects, including interactions with co-workers and guests, as well as during all other paid work time, at all times

• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide kitchen staff in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment desired

• Provenly impeccable attention to detail and time-management skills is required

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and respectfully communicate clearly with all kitchen staff, event coordinators, management, and guests as appropriate

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of 8 hours and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Ability to repetitively bend, reach, twist at the waist, and lift up to 50 lbs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Food provided

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work one weekend day per month, (Friday/Saturday), approximately 11:00am until 10:00pm? (Please note we are unable to guarantee any additional shifts/hours, but there may be potential additional hours available if desired).
• How many years of experience do you have as a chef cooking for high-end and high-volume catering, fine dining, banquet, or wedding events?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24