CHEF

Catering By Design is Denver's premier catering and event design company, renowned internationally for its innovation, service excellence, and outstanding results. With nearly 30 years in the catering and event industry, the company has built a solid reputation for crafting extraordinary menus, breathtaking décor, and unforgettable experiences that set the standard for some of Colorado's most remarkable events. Their highly experienced and award-winning team is dedicated to bringing creativity, professionalism, and passion to every event they serve, ranging from intimate private gatherings and corporate functions to large-scale celebrations in Denver, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, and beyond.

As a division of Compass Group USA, Catering By Design is committed to maintaining a legacy of exceptional experiences, enlightened décor, passionate people, and inspired results. The company places great value on cultivating talent, expertise, and vision within the team, empowering every employee to contribute innovative ideas that push the industry forward. Their inclusive and dynamic work environment nurtures creativity and the pursuit of excellence, making Catering By Design an exceptional place to develop a professional career in event catering.

The current opening is for a part-time Chef position based at their Denver location—11095 East 45th Avenue. This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate between $25.00 and $27.00 and requires flexibility, with varying days and hours encompassing days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends. The position focuses primarily on off-premise event catering, where prior experience in this specialty is preferred.

As a Chef at Catering By Design, you will take on a critical role directing, coordinating, and evaluating kitchen operations along with supervising and participating in food production and service activities. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a team of cooks and other kitchen associates, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in interpreting event orders, planning staff assignments, overseeing food preparation according to standardized recipes, and ensuring efficient and safe event setups and breakdowns.

In addition to preparing and serving meals, the Chef must maintain equipment, venue relationships, inventory control, and presentation quality, safeguarding the company's reputation for excellence. The role involves significant responsibility managing kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and employee evaluations. Candidates must be capable of maintaining a clean and organized workstation as well as upholding stringent sanitation and safety guidelines throughout the event lifecycle.

Catering By Design offers a comprehensive benefits package for its associates, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additional benefits include parental leave, holiday and personal leave, employee shopping programs, wellness programs, discount marketplaces, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, and compliance with local paid sick leave laws.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fairness and inclusivity, welcoming qualified applicants regardless of race, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Safety and compliance thrive at Catering By Design, with mandatory drug-free workplace policies and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

This part-time Chef position is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about delivering exceptional catered events that delight clients and guests alike. Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, creative environments and seek to advance their culinary careers in a company that values innovation and teamwork will find this role highly rewarding. Joining Catering By Design means becoming part of a team that not only prepares exquisite food but also creates memorable and inspiring experiences that define Colorado's event catering industry.