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Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Catering Chef position with Legends Global, Boeing Center at Tech Port. The Catering Chef position is over the culinary and stewarding departments and is responsible for purchasing receiving and producing food items in the facility in the absence of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef. Overseeing the stewarding department. Training of all kitchen staff for all catering events.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for all catered functions
Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for units assigned by the Catering Director to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced which conforms to all established standards
Assist in menu planning, pre-costing and post-costing through the software production system, meal acceptability, inventory, ordering, generation of food production sheets and standardized recipes
Perform recipe and menu planning by ensuring recipes are built to specification, maintaining inventory and production standards, and ordering specialty food items for menus
Promote effective employee and staff relations by evaluating, leading, motivating, coaching, and providing corrective action for the kitchen's food production area employees
Contribute to effective employee and staff relations by providing input on scheduling needs for the unit and monitoring staff timing and production to avoid unplanned overtime expense
Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
Reporting to the Executive Chef & F&B Director
Leading the cooks in the preparation and execution of Banquet Event Orders
Independently running a team on projects to ensure the success of large catering events
Lead and support a multi-cultural team, enforce specific job responsibilities, and provide inspiring Leadership
Ensure that food preparations and storage are in line with all public health policies and company regulations and maintain “clean as you go” work habits
Menu Planning: Develop and create customized menus for events based on client preferences, dietary restrictions, and budget considerations
Food Preparation: Oversee the preparation and cooking of food items, ensuring high standards of taste, presentation, and hygiene
Team Management: Lead and manage the kitchen staff, assigning tasks, supervising food preparation, and providing training to ensure efficient operations
Event Coordination: Collaborate with event planners and clients to ensure that the culinary aspect of events aligns with the overall vision and requirements
Quality Control: Maintain consistency and quality across all catered events, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Budget Management: Control food costs and manage inventory, ensuring that all ingredients are procured cost-effectively while maintaining quality standards
Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct evaluations after events to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement
Requirements:
At least four years of culinary experience in a banquet facility producing meals for large events
Serve-Safe certified
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility
Results oriented individual with the ability to meet required budgetary goals
Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills
Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks
Computer skills to include Excel programs
Must adhere to local Health Department codes
Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product
Culinary Expertise: Extensive experience in culinary arts, particularly in catering or large-scale food preparation
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities to effectively supervise kitchen staff and coordinate event teams
Creativity: Ability to design innovative and appealing menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple events and tasks simultaneously
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, staff, and vendors effectively