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Head Chef

Khoubourat
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Stansel, AL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves designing and updating seasonal menus, wedding packages, and tasting experiences while planning and costing menus according to budget targets.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a head chef or sous chef role, along with a culinary degree or equivalent certification.
  • The role requires strong leadership skills to lead, train, and schedule kitchen staff for events of varying sizes and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the responsibilities of managing inventory, supplier relationships, and kitchen costs.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential, along with the ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests professionally.

•      Design and update seasonal menus, wedding packages, and tasting experiences

•      Plan and cost menus in line with budget and pricing targets

•      Lead, train, and schedule kitchen staff for events of varying sizes

•      Oversee food preparation, presentation, and quality control during events

•      Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships

•      Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations

•      Coordinate closely with event planning and service teams on timing and logistics

•      Accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests professionally

•      Control kitchen costs, minimize waste, and manage the food budget

•      Conduct tastings with couples and clients



Requirements

•      5+ years of culinary experience, including 2+ years in a head chef or sous chef role

•      Experience catering large-scale events or weddings preferred

•      Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification

•      Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe or local equivalent)

•      Strong leadership and team management skills

•      Ability to work under pressure during high-volume events

•      Excellent organizational and menu-costing skills

•      Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays


 






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