Boothbay Playhouse Events Catering Chef Boothbay, ME · Part time Company website

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The Banquet/Catering Chef is responsible for administering the planning, preparation, production, and control of all culinary banquet operations which include weddings, corporate events, celebrations of life and other events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and oversee culinary banquet operations
• Ensure food consistency, quality, and presentation
• Control food costs based on forecasting, efficient food production, planned requisitioning, and careful attention to established product specifications
• Organize an efficient flow of production and communicate minimum but adequate staffing needs to managing partners
• Set up a control system through recipes to assure quality and portion consistency
• Motivate and train personnel with potential to build a good, efficient team
• Maintain safe and sanitary working conditions for employees and with accordance to health codes by creating daily/nightly cleaning lists and procedures with the banquet, front of the house, culinary, stewarding, and janitorial departments
• Attend banquet event order meetings and assist with BEO binder organization
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of experience as an executive chef, sous chef, or chef de cuisine in a comparable banquet and catering setting
• Minimum of two years of post-secondary schooling in relevant curricula required or demonstrated related experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Possesses a broad knowledge of the preparation and presentation of cuisines worldwide and have knowledge of all cooking techniques
• Must have experience in buffet wares, buffet, and plated banquet set up and organization
• Solid understanding of kitchen accounting, cost tracking methods and procedures, and menu engineering.
• Must be willing to work various hours, holidays, and weekends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing: frequently stand for long hours, sometimes 8-10 hours
• Lifting: Lifting heavy pots, pans, and boxes up to 30lbs
• Environment: Catering kitchens can be hot and humid, especially during busy events. 
• Stamina: Maintaining energy and focus throughout long shifts and busy events requires good stamina. 
• Flexibility: Catering situations can be unpredictable, requiring the ability to adjust to different challenges and demands. 

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Seasonal

PAY:

Commensurate with experience - base hourly plus gratuity