Lead Event Chef

$83,200 - $104,000/Yr

Unclassified - New York, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Lead Event Chef at Thomas Preti Events to Savor is responsible for overseeing the culinary production team during high-end, off-premise events. This role requires managing all culinary elements, ensuring a premier level of service, and supervising event cooks while maintaining communication with front-of-house leads. The position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work in various environments across New York City.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen during large-scale, off-premise catering events.
• Supervise event cooks and maintain communication with front-of-house event leads.
• Execute a premiere level of service at events.
• Ensure health and safety work practices with kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and polished appearance while adhering to food safety standards.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Keep a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience managing a kitchen during large-scale catering events.
• Working knowledge of culinary techniques, measuring methods, ingredients, and a variety of cuisines.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and hard-working.
• Must own a complete knife kit and have references of culinary background.

Nice-to-haves

• New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus.
• Experience cooking in a proofer box.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule