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
performance bonuses
Professional development opportunities
meal discounts
Job Description
Our establishment is a reputable catering company known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences for a range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale banquets. With a commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, we have built a strong reputation for excellence in the catering industry. Our team consists of passionate culinary professionals who strive to exceed client expectations by combining innovative menu designs with meticulous attention to detail. Our operating environment emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement to maintain our standing as a leader in catering services. This opportunity is for an Executive Chef position, a pivotal role within our... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary school graduate or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of professional cooking experience excluding fast-food environments
- Demonstrated experience managing food and labor budgets and P&L
- Ability to negotiate with vendors
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- Capacity to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Passion for menu development and trend-spotting
Job Qualifications
- Culinary school graduate or equivalent professional cooking experience
- Minimum 7-10 years of culinary experience in catering or related industry excluding fast-food environments
- Proven track record of managing food and labor budgets
- Experience with profit and loss accountability
- Strong vendor negotiation skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to mentor and inspire diverse teams
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Ability to implement quality assurance processes
- Experience with culinary certification and training
- Skilled in menu design and development
- Capacity to innovate and embrace culinary trends
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, address conflicts promptly, provide constructive feedback, and recognize 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, streamline prep workflows, optimize kitchen layout, and introduce time-saving technologies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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