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Event Chef
Le Jardinier
Event Chef
Le Jardinier
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
$65000 / Year
Event Chef
Le Jardinier
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
$65000 / Year
Skills
Culinary Degree/Training
Food Safety
Description
We are seeking an experienced, organized Event Chef to design menus, lead kitchen operations, and deliver exceptional food experiences for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and other catered functions. The Event Chef will work closely with clients, event managers and service staff to ensure food quality, presentation, and service run smoothly from planning through clean-up.
Key Responsibilities:
• Menu development: create seasonal, costed menus aligned with client needs, dietary restrictions and event themes.
• Client liaison: consult with clients and event planners to finalize menu, service style, timelines and special requests.
• Food preparation & production: oversee all food prep, plating, finishing and quality control on event day(s).
• Kitchen leadership: recruit, train and supervise culinary staff, assign stations, and manage on-site kitchen flow.
• Inventory & ordering: manage food inventory, place orders, control food cost and minimize waste.
• Logistics & equipment: plan for and coordinate equipment, transport, on-site set-up and breakdown.
• Food safety & compliance: enforce hygiene, allergen protocols and local health regulations; maintain certifications.
• Budget & reporting: prepare quotes, control labor and food costs, and report on event profitability.
• Problem solving: adapt menus and workflows in real time to address last-minute changes or issues.
• Post-event duties: oversee clean-up, equipment return, and post-event feedback collection.
Required Qualifications:
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in catering, events or banquet kitchens (more for senior roles).
• Proven experience leading culinary teams at events (weddings, corporate or large-scale functions).
• Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe, local equivalent).
• Strong menu development and cost-control skills.
• Valid driver’s license if travel/transporting equipment required.
Preferred Skills:
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergen management (gluten-free, vegan, kosher, halal).
• Familiarity with on-site mobile/kitchen equipment and staging.
• Basic budgeting and inventory software familiarity (e.g., Kitchen CUT, MarketMan, Excel).
Working Conditions:
• Frequent evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Physical demands: long periods on feet, lifting up to [X] lbs.
• Travel between venues and occasional overnight stays for multi-day events.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Salary/hourly: [insert range or “competitive”].
• Bonuses for event profitability/positive client feedback (optional).
• Opportunity for tips/share depending on service model.
We are a team of hospitality professionals committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our guests and staff. Our mission is to operate a financially responsible organization in an environment where work feels good.
RESPECT for our team, guests, partners, purveyors and our environment.
EMPOWER our staff to think and act on their own with a Sense of Urgency.
PRIDE ourselves in providing generous hospitality, distinctive cuisine and exceptional service.
MENTOR, we encourage personal and professional Development.
EMBRACE the daily challenge and have fun. We are all in this together!
What we offer:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Benefits Hub Discounts
• Family Meal Provided
• On site Educational Classes
Bastion Hospitality LLC –is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion Hospitality, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality, LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Baston Hospitality, LLC.
We are seeking an experienced, organized Event Chef to design menus, lead kitchen operations, and deliver exceptional food experiences for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and other catered functions. The Event Chef will work closely with clients, event managers and service staff to ensure food quality, presentation, and service run smoothly from planning through clean-up.
Key Responsibilities:
• Menu development: create seasonal, costed menus aligned with client needs, dietary restrictions and event themes.
• Client liaison: consult with clients and event planners to finalize menu, service style, timelines and special requests.
• Food preparation & production: oversee all food prep, plating, finishing and quality control on event day(s).
• Kitchen leadership: recruit, train and supervise culinary staff, assign stations, and manage on-site kitchen flow.
• Inventory & ordering: manage food inventory, place orders, control food cost and minimize waste.
• Logistics & equipment: plan for and coordinate equipment, transport, on-site set-up and breakdown.
• Food safety & compliance: enforce hygiene, allergen protocols and local health regulations; maintain certifications.
• Budget & reporting: prepare quotes, control labor and food costs, and report on event profitability.
• Problem solving: adapt menus and workflows in real time to address last-minute changes or issues.
• Post-event duties: oversee clean-up, equipment return, and post-event feedback collection.
Required Qualifications:
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in catering, events or banquet kitchens (more for senior roles).
• Proven experience leading culinary teams at events (weddings, corporate or large-scale functions).
• Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe, local equivalent).
• Strong menu development and cost-control skills.
• Valid driver’s license if travel/transporting equipment required.
Preferred Skills:
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergen management (gluten-free, vegan, kosher, halal).
• Familiarity with on-site mobile/kitchen equipment and staging.
• Basic budgeting and inventory software familiarity (e.g., Kitchen CUT, MarketMan, Excel).
Working Conditions:
• Frequent evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Physical demands: long periods on feet, lifting up to [X] lbs.
• Travel between venues and occasional overnight stays for multi-day events.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Salary/hourly: [insert range or “competitive”].
• Bonuses for event profitability/positive client feedback (optional).
• Opportunity for tips/share depending on service model.
We are a team of hospitality professionals committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our guests and staff. Our mission is to operate a financially responsible organization in an environment where work feels good.
RESPECT for our team, guests, partners, purveyors and our environment.
EMPOWER our staff to think and act on their own with a Sense of Urgency.
PRIDE ourselves in providing generous hospitality, distinctive cuisine and exceptional service.
MENTOR, we encourage personal and professional Development.
EMBRACE the daily challenge and have fun. We are all in this together!
What we offer:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Benefits Hub Discounts
• Family Meal Provided
• On site Educational Classes
Bastion Hospitality LLC –is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion Hospitality, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality, LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Baston Hospitality, LLC.
Event Chef
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
$65000 / Year
Skills
Culinary Degree/Training
Food Safety
610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA