Culinary Event Producer

Culinary Event Producer

At JLC, we strive to create an experience for our clients that is boutique and custom. We all participate in every aspect of each event and enjoy working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. We collaborate and work together to create experiences that are nourishing, soulful, and beautiful.

We are in search of an ambitious and organized Culinary Event Producer to execute and lead events. This is a full time salaried position with time split between our north Berkeley production facility and on site at events throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Candidates should have at least five years of kitchen experience, and will spend part of each day actively cooking.

Our Culinary Event Producers are leaders within the kitchen team, and the company as a whole. They are responsible for helping JLC execute events  and for upholding and representing our values as a company. Event producers must be creative and proactive, with an ability to create beautiful, cohesive events while remaining flexible, positive, and good natured.

Candidates must be sharp, able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, and be flexible with both clients and team members. This role requires computer literacy, knowledge of Google Suite, and strong time management skills.

This is not a 9:00 to 5:00 job. Our dynamic schedule takes us to remote and varied locations at different times and days of the week. Candidates should be able to self manage their time and workload to produce events within the specific time constraints. Depending upon the season, the Event Producer could be onsite 2 to 3 times per week. 

The Event Producer will report to the Culinary Director. 

Production

• Work directly with the front of house production team to execute assigned events from start to finish
• Attend relevant meetings and occasional walk throughs
• Finalize and review all kitchen related details including but not limited to: guest menu, service plan, dietary restrictions, timeline, equipment, rentals, vendor meal, etc
• Create prep and order lists for each assigned production
• Ensure all prep and ordering needs are input into the weekly event operations drive 
• Pack food and ensure equipment pack lists are created for each production
• Review all production details with Event Lead when not going on site
• Create onsite documents (cheat sheets, menus, staff assignments, etc.) as needed

Culinary/Onsite 

• Manage onsite BOH team(s); including set up, service, and break down
• Work alongside FOH leads to ensure food and timeline goals are met
• Attend other producers’ events as an onsite teammate, as needed
• Cook in the prep kitchen

JLC Core

• Attend and participate in weekly Completion Meeting and other relevant meetings
• Take on special projects as needed for Culinary Team or greater JLC support
• Represent JLC values and aesthetic