IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- Do you love working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment?
- Are you the kind of person who can’t stand sitting still when there’s work to be done?
- Do you thrive on figuring out a way to make things happen, no matter what?
- Are you the type of person who holds yourself to high standards, because you believe how you do one thing is how you do everything?
- Are you the type of person that takes your work seriously, but doesn't take yourself too seriously?
Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!
WHY WORK HERE?:
Here are some of the perks!
- PPO medical, dental, & vision Insurance with 50% company contribution
- 401K retirement savings plan w/ 3% company match
- 2 weeks of paid time off & 5 sick days
- Flexible days off, typically back-to-back
- A generous, never-expires, $250 monthly food & drink allowance
- A 50% employee discount on food while you're working
- A 20% employee discount on food & drinks anytime you're not working, for you & your whole table
- Free Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner boxes for you & your family - so you don’t have to cook on the holidays!
- Attendance at fun, "State of the Company" company events twice a year
- Access to lots of company-paid business coaching & resources
- As a company, we run on EOS; so we're a collaborative, strategic, & winning team (i.e. no more meetings that just waste your time - promise!)
- Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & your birthday off, automatically
- The opportunity to grow quickly with a forward-thinking company that regularly reinvests in itself and its people
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:
RESPONSIBILITIES
As our Chef-de-Cuisine, you'll be at the helm of catering kitchen operations. These are the results you'll be hired to accomplish:
» ① Hire & Develop a High-Performing Kitchen Team
Hand-pick your A-players, coach your B-players, and encourage the C-players... to work somewhere else. In this role, you’ll build a kitchen *dream team* — full of people who get it, want it, and fit our culture.
» ② Consistent ‘Five-Star’ Food Quality
You’ll lead the charge to ensure — with your own eyes and ears! — that our high standards for taste and presentation are met, event after event - definitely when you’re there, and especially when you’re not.
» ③ Run Top-Notch Kitchen Operations
You’re the behind-the-scenes mastermind, making sure every event is totally and completely prepared for — all food ready, all supplies packed, and every shift covered. And when our pop-up kitchens head out? You’re the calm, capable leader who keeps things running smooth — and jumps in fast when they don’t.
» ④ Close-to-Ideal Kitchen Costs
Maximize your P's and minimize your L's, bb! You'll be responsible for controlling overall food & labor costs in the kitchen. Inventory, ordering, staffing — all your jam.
» ⑤ Collaborative Menu Innovation
You'll work alongside the culinary team to help create new, conversation-sparking dishes, season after season.
*AS A DISCLAIMER*: This is a dynamic position, in a rapidly-growing company, in an always-changing industry. That means that this position and its responsibilities will continue to evolve. So, if you're change-adverse, this job ain't it.
That being said - if you're good with change, and are willing to try new things - you'll love this job, and it'll love you right back.
PAY
The total compensation for this position will fall between $70000.00 - $80000.00 per year. Base salary depends on relevant experience.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is full-time, with a semi-set schedule designed around the demands of our catering operations. Our Chef-de-Cuisine will be on-site for the most significant, most complex, highest-revenue events. While the weekly schedule may vary, days off are typically back-to-back. Our Chef-de-Cuisine will work 5 days, and typically 50-ish hours per week.
WILL YOU FIT IN HERE?
Our team has been built - brick by brick - on shared core values. And no, they’re not just bullsh*t words slapped on a wall - they’re who we are - and they’re non-negotiables for working here. You’ll feel super *comfy* and right at home if these words describe you:
» You Come With Batteries Included
You’re a high-energy self-starter who jumps into action, and doesn’t need hand-holding to get things done.
» You’re Scrappy
You’re a resourceful problem solver who makes things happen; if there’s no door, you get in through a window.
» You Take Your Work Seriously
You take pride in your work, big and small, and you have a natural reflex to do things the *right* way.
» But, You Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
You’re a positive team player who’s quick to laugh at your own mistakes, open to feedback, and humble about your wins.
And if these words *don’t* describe you? You’ll be decidedly *uncomfy* here. So, fair warning - If you’re a cranky a** problem-bringer who’s cool being super-mid at your job and needs constant hand holding… may we suggest… working literally anywhere else?
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:
- At least 5 years of professional kitchen experience
- At least 2 years in an Chef-de-Cuisine or equivalent, role, preferably for high-volume catering operations
- A Bachelor's degree in the Culinary Arts, or equivalent work experience
- Previous experience with wood-fired cooking, a major plus!
- Familiarity with the challenges of off-site catering
- Must be able to (or be willing to learn to!) drive large vehicles - including trailers, box trucks, and extended vans
- Must have a current ServSafe Manager Certification
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must have open availability - including nights, weekends and holidays
- Physically able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and keep up with the pace of a busy catering kitchen
- Must have the ability to regularly work 50-ish hours per week
- Must have a valid driver's license & sole access to a personal vehicle
- Familiarity with 7Shifts, Total Party Planner, & Margin Edge, a major plus!
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement