Resident taps rising star chefs from the world’s best restaurants to host intimate, chef’s table style dinners in spectacular spaces. We take over townhouses, penthouses, and other luxury spaces to host ticketed dinners, personal celebrations, team-building and client entertaining events, and wholly-owned brand experiences.

Each chef’s event is a reflection of their background, passions and memories. We offer guests the unique opportunity to connect with the faces behind their food. 

Our chefs maintain creative control of their menu - we manage all staffing, logistics, reservations, and marketing so our chefs can focus on what they love to do most - engaging with and providing for their diners - while we take care of the rest.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, order & execute menus for ticketed events and private client dinners including but not limited to chef tasting menus, canape receptions, and famiily-style meals. 
• Act as the guest facing culinary ambassador for your vision and for Resident.
• Take pride in being part of a small team who work closely together to coordinate a superlative guest experience.
• Assist in the preparation of all food and drinks menus and produce high quality food up to Resident's standard.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets Resident quality standards.
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment at all times.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the back of house at a Michelin Starred restaurant
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal  communication skills
• Flexibility
• Punctuality
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques
• Ideal for those transitioning to freelance chef work

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation varies according to the size and scope of each event (minimum base pay is $550 per event)

Working Conditions

Working and venue locations will vary over the months of employment. Working conditions will vary from venue to venue. Employee will be working directly with commercial cleaning products and around food products.

Physical Elements of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent carrying and lifting up to 40 lbs
• Occasional, kneeling, pulling, pushing