What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at The Classic Catering People?
Job description – Executive Catering Chef
We are dedicated to delivering a magical memorable experience for our clients and their guests. This is what lies at the center of The Classic Catering People's vision. Our Creative Culinary Leader/Executive Chef will be a visionary, innovative Chef that is an intricate part of our success. We are searching for someone who will use their culinary knowledge and talent to create innovative food combinations, ensuring that our guests experiences an exceptional dining experience. This position oversees and contributes to all culinary functions of The Classic Catering People. The Culinary Leader/Executive Chef in conjunction with the COO oversees all financial aspects of the kitchen. We are searching for a person who develops and promotes a positive environment where growth and teamwork are core values.
Creative Culinary Leader/Executive Chef responsibilities include:
• Partners with Owners, CEO, Chefs and other kitchen staff in order to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Promote culinary creativity using seasonal and uncommon items. Sourcing products that will provide enhanced dining experience.
• Work with clients to develop unique and thoughtful menus to exceed their visionary expectations.
•Monitor sanitation practices to ensure employees are following food safety standards and regulations.
•Prepare and ensure the standards of the company and its clients are being met.
• Maintain knowledge of local and national food trends and how that can be utilized and transformed to create a unique culinary experience.
• Create and expand on dietary menus.
• Serve as the liaison between serving staff and guests in the instance of a food-related question.
• Utilize menu ideas keeping sustainability in mind.
• Assist with the packing up, labeling and inventorying the food for events and at the end of the event and communicating to the appropriate parties for follow up when it arrives to the event or returns to the Commissary for proper storage and disposal.
• Exhibit the willingness and ability to work both in back of the house and front of house environment.
• Work at the Commissary and at outside events as the culinary representative of the Company.
Qualifications:
• Culinary degree from an accredited culinary school.
• At least 8 years of experience in food preparation in a restaurant or dining facility environment, catering industry experience is strongly preferred. Four of those years being in a supervisory role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced changing environment required.
• Resolve situations for the best outcome for the Company and client.
•Professional, thoughtful, calm, positive-focused demeanor, both with guests and co-workers.
•Must be results driven and accepting of working in an ever-changing environment with the ability to be flexible in order to meet those needs.
• Must be flexible and able to accommodate any works shifts, including early morning, daytime, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Be flexible with respect to the work schedule in order to accommodate changes made to hours of operation in order to accommodate the needs of the organization during the different seasons.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Will help relocate if needed
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000