Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,200.00 - $94,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development programs
Meal Allowances
Job Description
Our establishment is a premier catering service known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences tailored to diverse client needs. With an emphasis on quality, innovation, and impeccable service, we have established ourselves as leaders in the catering industry, providing memorable dining events for corporate, social, and special occasions. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond food preparation to creating a professional kitchen environment that fosters creativity, respect, and teamwork among our staff. We pride ourselves on using seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices to craft menus that delight the palate and meet the highest standards of quality and presentation.
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Job Requirements
- Proven expertise as a culinary school graduate or with 7-10 years of professional cooking experience excluding fast-food environments
- Demonstrated success managing food and labor budgets, P&L accountability, and vendor negotiations
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Able to inspire and develop diverse teams
- Comfortable standing for long shifts
- capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for menu development, trend-spotting, and elevating client experiences
- Ability to maintain composure and creativity under pressure
Job Qualifications
- Culinary school graduate or professional cooking experience commensurate with 7-10 years in the industry excluding fast-food environments
- Demonstrated success managing food and labor budgets, P&L accountability, and vendor negotiations
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Skilled in mentoring and developing diverse kitchen teams
- Proficient in food safety standards and kitchen operations management
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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