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Event Chef

Event Chef

Private ListingNew York, NY, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are seeking   a passionate and detail-oriented  Event Chef   to lead events for a luxury hotel group in NYC. This is a high-impact role within an acclaimed hospitality group that values seasonality, precision, and innovation. If   you're   a culinary leader with exceptional organizational skills and a strong grasp of cost control, production, and execution—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities :

Culinary & Menu Development

  • Standardize recipes and food presentation.
  • Collaborate with FOH managers and reservations teams to align service and menus.
  • Conduct tastings, lineups, and training sessions to ensure consistent execution.

Food & Labor Cost Management

  • Contribute to weekly and monthly food cost goals through ordering, inventory, waste control, and vendor relations.
  • Oversee BOH staff ensuring adherence to schedules and break requirements.
  • Monitor labor costs, report weekly to the Executive Chef, and support schedule optimization.

    • Team Leadership & Development

  • Hire, onboard, and train BOH team members.
  • Develop succession planning for Sous Chefs and line employees.
  • Build SOPs for prep, production, and daily operations to ensure consistency.

    • Meeting & Event Coordination

  • Represent the culinary department in weekly leadership, BEO, and kitchen operations meetings.
  • Ensure clear communication with FOH teams, engineering, and other departments.

    • Kitchen Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure DOH and HACCP compliance through documented SOPs.
  • Reinforce our standards of cleanliness and organization of all spaces.

    • Operational Coverage

  • Provide coverage across all culinary areas including catering, 3-meal restaurants, room service, commissary, and events as needed.

    • What We’re Looking For :

  • 4+ years of experience in a high-volume culinary leadership role (event or banquet experience strongly preferred).
  • Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and kitchen systems.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a team while   maintaining   high standards .
  • Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
  • NYC Food Protection  required
  • Passion   for culinary excellence, team development, and guest experience.

    • Benefits :

  • Salary - $90,000 – $100,000 (based on experience)
  • PTO package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Transit Benefits
  • 401K
  • Dining perks across all Restaurants properties
  • Opportunities for professional development

    • We are  proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

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