Head Chef for Off-site Catering Company

Head Chef for Off-site Catering Company Alviso, CA

Tony Caters
Full Time Alviso, CA 85000 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

We currently have an incredible career opportunity for a Head Chef to lead our culinary team! While some time (outside of standard business hours) will be spent in the field at events, this position is anchored in our Alviso/ North San Jose production kitchen.

Founded in 2009, Tony Caters is a dynamic, well-regarded off-site catering company that produces events in the South Bay and also has a presence all around the greater Bay Area. We also have a cafe located inside the The Tech Interactive Museum in downtown San Jose.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing day to day kitchen operations while maintaining a safe, sanitary and positive work environment for the staff. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to cultivate a team of chefs and cooks who work in the field at events, and you will often lead the cooking at those events.

This position requires a results-oriented, high-energy, passionate individual with the stamina and mental agility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth professional atmosphere. Excellent communication skills with all levels of management and staff will be key to your success!

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Run Production Kitchen

  • Manage and mentor a small team of cooks; build trust and foster community
  • Oversee daily production and ensure team is meeting deadlines; identify systems that can be improved
  • Maintain Tony Caters standards and consistency of product being sent out the door
  • Place product orders, and occasionally interact with vendors
  • Write kitchen staff weekly schedules and daily prep lists
  • Collaborate with Tech Cafe Manager and the cooks at that site to uphold consistency and understand expectations for weekly specials

Collaborate with Fellow Managers

  • Participate in production meetings with other departments to understand scope of upcoming events and to review past events
  • Collaborate with sales department (and Exec Chef) as needed to develop special menus
  • Collaborate with Exec Chef/ Founder to streamline and strengthen menus and overall systems, and to stay current of industry trends
  • Work closely with Event Production Manager to hand-off consistently high quality food, and ensure guest expectations are exceeded

Participation On-site at Events

  • Lead field kitchen at events as assigned
  • Cultivate and train a team of event chefs and cooks to act as surrogates onsite for yourself

Culture

  • Exhibit confidence in decisions and in team’s abilities
  • Set a tone of professionalism
  • Embody core values of the company (Passion, Flexibility, Integrity, Efficiency and Respect)

What we offer:

  • A collaborative & upbeat company culture
  • Highly Competitive salary
  • Quarterly & Annual Bonus opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • Retirement Plan

Requirements:

  • Previous Culinary Management experience required
  • Bilingual Spanish/ English

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 3 years

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Alviso, CA 95002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Culinary Management: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Off-site Catering: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Head Chef for Off-site Catering Company
Tony Caters

www.tonycaterstoyou.com
San Jose, United States
Tony Santos
$1 to $5 million (USD)
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
Catering & Food Service Contractors
2009
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