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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $79,600.00 - $109,600.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Travel opportunities
Job Description
Solera & Co. is a premium, food-focused catering company rooted in the culinary-rich region of Santa Barbara. Established through the merger of two highly respected local catering companies, Pure Joy Catering and Catering Connection, Solera & Co. combines the legacy craftsmanship and culinary excellence of its origins with the operational expertise of its sister company, Schaffer LA. This unique blend positions Solera & Co. as a leader in delivering exceptional social, corporate, and wedding events throughout the area. Committed to a philosophy centered on culinary artistry and outstanding hospitality, Solera & Co. values the people who bring their vision to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent professional training
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary management experience
- Fluency in English and conversational Spanish
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to assess talent and build operational systems
- Proficiency in Mac Microsoft Office Google Workspace ChefTec and email
- Ability to work independently and with a high degree of personal accountability
Job Qualifications
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent professional training
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary management experience in catering restaurant group or event production
- Fluency in English and conversational Spanish
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess talent develop kitchen staff and build operational systems
- Proficiency in Mac Microsoft Office Google Workspace ChefTec and email
- Ability to work independently efficiently and with accountability
Job Duties
- Lead schedule and develop the culinary team including on-site event chefs and kitchen assistants
- Establish and maintain a positive professional kitchen culture
- Develop and implement training programs and documented SOPs for kitchen roles
- Conduct on-site training for event chefs and kitchen assistants
- Collaborate to create and regularly refresh menus reflecting culinary trends and client preferences
- Partner with sales on culinary proposals tastings and client presentations
- Maintain rigorous standards for food quality consistency and presentation
- Work directly at events in a production and leadership capacity
- Coordinate with event captains and front-of-house staff to ensure service alignment
- Adapt plans fluidly on-site under pressure
- Oversee event strike and breakdown including equipment and beverage handling
- Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including prep production equipment and cleanliness
- Ensure compliance with health codes food safety regulations and licensing
- Enforce sanitation standards
- Utilize and maintain company operational systems and inventories
- Manage vendor relationships and ordering processes
- Coordinate warehouse team on packing unloading and equipment checks
- Monitor food costs and identify margin improvement opportunities
- Attend BEO meetings and update event production notes
- Collaborate with Event Coordinators on service plans kitchen builds equipment needs timelines and documentation
- Work with Staffing Manager on culinary staffing requirements
- Enforce rental company and kitchen build protocols
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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