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Catering Chef

Altius Search Group

St. Petersburg, FLFull-time$80–85K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$80–85K/yr
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe Certification

Job overview

Altius Search Group is hiring a Catering Chef. Our client, an elevated dining destination known for exceptional hospitality, innovative cuisine, and memorable guest experiences, is seeking a Catering Chef to oversee all culinary operations for a new catering kitchen, develop efficient systems, maintain high standards, and ensure flawless execution for weddings, corporate functions, social events, and private dining experiences.

Key focus areas include Lead all culinary production for catered and private events, Plan, prep, and execute menus for off-site and on-site functions, and Partner with the Director of Events to ensure seamless event execution.

Successful candidates bring 3-5+ Years Culinary Leadership Experience, ServSafe Certification, and Flexible Schedule Including Evenings, Weekends, And Holidays. Important skills include Menu Execution, Production Planning, Food Quality, Event Support, Developing Efficient Systems, and Maintaining Culinary Standards. Preferred (not required): Launching A Catering Kitchen, Building A Catering Kitchen, Launching A Commissary Kitchen, and Building A Commissary Kitchen.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Menu ExecutionProduction PlanningFood QualityEvent SupportDeveloping Efficient SystemsMaintaining Culinary StandardsFlawless ExecutionCulinary ProductionMenu PlanningMenu PreparationSeamless Event ExecutionEstablishing Production SchedulesEstablishing Prep SystemsEstablishing Kitchen WorkflowsFood PresentationFood ConsistencyFood OrderingInventory ManagementVendor RelationshipsFood Cost ControlLabor Cost ControlMeeting Financial GoalsHiring StaffTraining StaffScheduling StaffStaff DevelopmentSanitation ComplianceFood Safety ComplianceHealth Regulations ComplianceSeasonal Menu CollaborationSpecial Event Offerings CollaborationEvent SetupManaging Multiple Events SimultaneouslyOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsLarge-Scale Food PreparationFood CostingProcurementLabor ManagementLaunching a Catering KitchenBuilding a Catering KitchenLaunching a Commissary KitchenBuilding a Commissary KitchenFine Dining BackgroundUpscale Hospitality BackgroundWeddings Catering ExperienceCorporate Catering ExperienceLuxury Private Events Experience

Qualifications

3-5+ Years Culinary Leadership ExperienceServSafe CertificationFlexible Schedule Including Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays

Full job description

Our client, an elevated dining destination known for exceptional hospitality, innovative cuisine, and memorable guest experiences is in search of a Catering Chef. This Chef will oversee all culinary operations for the new catering kitchen, leading menu execution, production planning, food quality, and event support. This individual will play a key role in developing efficient systems, maintaining the highest culinary standards, and ensuring flawless execution for weddings, corporate functions, social events, and private dining experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all culinary production for catered and private events.

  • Plan, prep, and execute menus for off-site and on-site functions.

  • Partner with the Director of Events to ensure seamless event execution.

  • Establish production schedules, prep systems, and kitchen workflows for the new catering operation.

  • Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.

  • Manage food ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.

  • Control food and labor costs while meeting financial goals.

  • Hire, train, schedule, and develop catering kitchen staff.

  • Ensure compliance with all sanitation, food safety, and health regulations.

  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and leadership team on seasonal menus and special event offerings.

  • Assist with event setup and execution as needed.

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of culinary leadership experience in catering, banquet, hotel, restaurant, or high-volume event operations.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Experience with production planning and large-scale food preparation.

  • Knowledge of food costing, purchasing, inventory, and labor management.

  • ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

  • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event needs.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience launching or building a catering or commissary kitchen.

  • Fine dining or upscale hospitality background.

  • Experience with weddings, corporate catering, and luxury private events.

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