Senior Executive Catering Chef
Overview
Lead culinary operations for high-profile off-premise events across Washington DC region. Manage luxury catering, large-scale events, weddings, galas, corporate events, VIP experiences. Set standards for food quality and presentation.
What You'll Do7
- 1Direct all culinary operations for large-scale off-premise catering events
- 2Develop innovative seasonal menus and customized client experiences
- 3Lead production logistics and event execution for high-volume catered functions
- 4Manage food costs labor budgets inventory and purchasing
- 5Recruit train mentor retain top culinary talent
- 6Collaborate with sales and event teams to deliver exceptional client experiences
- 7Maintain highest standards of food safety sanitation and culinary excellence
Requirements8
- 1Significant experience in high-end off-premise catering
- 2Preferred backgrounds include luxury catering companies high-end social events weddings corporate catering museum cultural institution catering convention large-scale event catering sports entertainment venue catering multi-million-dollar catering operations
- 3Minimum 10 years progressive culinary leadership experience
- 4Minimum 5 years as Executive Chef or Catering Executive Chef
- 5Demonstrated success leading luxury off-premise catering operations
- 6Experience executing events from intimate VIP dinners to large-scale functions
- 7Strong financial acumen with food cost and labor management expertise
- 8Exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills
Salary Insight
$130 - $150k per year
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