Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,200.00 - $94,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
Our establishment is a leading catering company renowned for delivering exceptional culinary experiences tailored to a variety of events and client needs. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and impeccable service, we specialize in creating memorable dining occasions that showcase seasonal ingredients and refined taste profiles. Our company thrives on maintaining strong vendor relationships, employing skilled culinary professionals, and delivering client satisfaction through personalized and creative catering solutions. We emphasize a culture of respect, clear communication, and professional composure, ensuring a harmonious and high-performing work environment. As part of our ongoing growth and dedication to excellence, we are seeking a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary school graduate or equivalent professional cooking experience
- 7-10 years in the industry excluding fast-food environments
- Proven track record of managing food and labor budgets and P&L accountability
- Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
- Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for menu development and culinary innovation
Job Qualifications
- Culinary school graduate
- 7-10 years of professional cooking experience excluding fast-food environments
- Proven experience managing food and labor budgets
- Demonstrated success handling P&L accountability
- Skilled in vendor negotiations
- Strong communication skills
- Effective coaching and conflict-resolution abilities
- Experience mentoring diverse teams
- Knowledge of local health and safety regulations
- Ability to conduct training on food-safety and culinary techniques
Job Duties
- Design catering menus aligned with seasonal availability, client preferences, and budget goals
- Oversee recipe standardization, portion control, and plating guidelines to ensure consistency across all shifts
- Lead tastings with kitchen staff to incorporate feedback and finalize menu offerings
- Prepare and manage annual food and labor budgets
- Monitor P&L performance and implement corrective actions
- Negotiate with vendors for best pricing, quality, and delivery schedules
- Maintain strong supplier partnerships
- Implement inventory controls
- Minimize waste and drive continuous cost-saving initiatives
- Recruit, onboard, and train culinary staff
- Establish clear performance expectations and growth plans
- Conduct daily briefings and post-service debriefs to communicate priorities, share learnings, and reinforce standards
- Model emotional intelligence by addressing conflicts promptly, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing achievements
- Ensure all kitchen operations meet local health and safety regulations including DHEC/serving-site standards
- Conduct regular audits of sanitation, food-safety procedures, and equipment maintenance
- Lead certification or training sessions on food-safety, knife skills, and new culinary techniques
- Partner with leadership on menu proposals, site visits, and custom catering requests
- Drive process improvements by streamlining prep workflows, optimizing kitchen layout, and introducing time-saving technologies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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