Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,300.00 - $92,700.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Our establishment is a prominent catering company known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences tailored to diverse client needs. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, we specialize in providing bespoke catering services for a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale banquets. Our team of culinary professionals works diligently to showcase seasonal ingredients and creative menus, ensuring every event is a memorable success. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional kitchen environment that fosters teamwork, respect, and continual growth among our staff.
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Job Requirements
- Proven expertise in culinary arts with 7-10 years of professional experience excluding fast-food environments
- culinary school graduate or equivalent
- demonstrated success managing food and labor budgets
- proven P&L accountability
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to coach and resolve conflicts
- physical ability to stand long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
- capacity to work effectively in fast-paced environments
- innovative mindset with passion for menu development and client experience enhancement
Job Qualifications
- Culinary school graduate or equivalent professional cooking experience with 7-10 years in the industry excluding fast-food environments
- proven success managing food and labor budgets
- demonstrated P&L accountability and vendor negotiation skills
- strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- ability to inspire and develop diverse teams
- passion for menu development and trend spotting
- expertise in food safety and kitchen operations
- experience leading training sessions and team development
- ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
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 and 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)
Job Location
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