Professional Chef - St Louis, MO

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
competitive pay
Opportunity to share culinary passion
Engage with luxury community residents
Professional growth opportunities
creative work environment
Freelance employment

Job Description

Flamingo is an innovative technology company specializing in enhancing the living experience within luxury residential apartment communities through its all-in-one resident engagement mobile app. The company is dedicated to creating vibrant community atmospheres by providing premium services such as resident events, fitness classes, and concierge services. Renowned for its diverse range of resident events, Flamingo offers unique activities that include cooking classes, catered parties, culinary events, and more. With a focus on luxury residential living, Flamingo strives to build connections between residents and enrich their daily lives with memorable experiences.

As a company, Flamingo is committed to the safety and well-being of both its team and customers, especially in light of recent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is proactively recruiting talented professionals today to join their team and support upcoming opportunities as public health restrictions ease. This strategic approach underlines Flamingo's dedication to maintaining high-quality service standards while prioritizing health and safety.

The role available at Flamingo offers an exciting opportunity for experienced chefs to share their culinary passion with a diverse customer base through engaging and interactive cooking classes. This freelance position involves facilitating various cooking classes, ranging from sushi making to pasta, desserts, Italian cuisine, and more. Chefs selected for this role will have the chance to work in a dynamic, supportive environment where they serve as the face of Flamingo, delivering exceptional experiences by engaging professionally and energetically with residents. This role requires chefs to be punctual, organized, and communicative, ensuring that every event starts and ends on time while capturing event moments through photography and providing constructive feedback to the Flamingo team.

Flamingo offers flexible scheduling with events primarily held on weekdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and occasional weekend opportunities. The pay rate ranges from $300 to $500 or more per event, varying according to the event's size and duration. Candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a brief cover letter, resume, and relevant certifications. Although some positions may not be immediately available, qualified applicants will be contacted as demand arises. This role plays a pivotal part in Flamingo's mission to enrich apartment living through memorable culinary experiences, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate chefs seeking freelance work that combines creativity, community engagement, and professional growth.

Job Requirements

  • Certified or licensed chef
  • Experience in cooking instruction or catering
  • Available Monday to Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm, with weekend availability
  • Ability to manage event set-up and breakdown
  • Access to email and phone for communication
  • Ability to input attendance data after each event
  • Professional and engaging demeanor

Job Qualifications

  • Be a certified or licensed chef
  • Experience facilitating cooking classes or providing catering services
  • 2-3 years of culinary experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible evening and weekend hours

Job Duties

  • Facilitate cooking classes including sushi, pasta, desserts, Italian, and more
  • Provide catering services for resident events
  • Arrive prior to each event for set-up and organization
  • Ensure events start and end on time
  • Engage professionally and positively with customers
  • Take photos during events
  • Communicate post-event feedback to the Flamingo team

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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