Little River Hospitality Group is a premier North Atlanta wedding and special events production company.  With five award-winning event spaces under our management (including one venue which was a finalist for best wedding venue in Atlanta for 2023) and full in-house food and beverage catering, we are a growing and dynamic organization with a passion and dedication to provide the best possible event experience for our clients.  We are currently seeking a new team member for the position of Lead Event Chef. This position will report to the Director of Culinary.  Come join our team and help turn our clients’ dreams and vision into reality!

We are looking for a professional Lead Event Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Chef de Cuisine specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Must have a background in Fine Dining and Corporate Dining. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food.
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance.
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Lead menu tastings.  Interact with clients to guide them through the menu items and sometimes customize offerings for a particular event.

 Requirements and Skills

• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• BS degree in culinary science or related certificate would be a plus.