Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Job Details
We are seeking a talented, creative, and highly organized Executive Catering Chef to lead the catering culinary program for a prestigious cultural and event destination in Dallas.
This is a unique opportunity to take the food experience for an International property for private events, community gatherings, corporate functions, VIP experiences, and high-profile celebrations to the next level.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe Executive Catering Chef will take ownership of the culinary execution for catered events both on and off premise, working closely with hospitality, event, and operations leadership.
We are looking for someone who can combine culinary creativity with strong operational execution—a chef who is equally comfortable developing an elevated menu, leading a team, managing food costs, and executing a large, complex event flawlessly.
The ideal candidate understands that catering is about more than exceptional food. Presentation, timing, consistency, hospitality, and the overall guest experience are equally important.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES-
Lead culinary planning and execution for catered events, receptions, meetings, celebrations, VIP functions, and large-scale programs.
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Develop creative, seasonal, and event-specific menus that reflect a high standard of quality and hospitality.
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Execute events ranging from intimate gatherings to high-volume functions.
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Partner closely with event, catering, and operations teams from initial planning through onsite execution.
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Recruit, train, develop, and lead culinary team members.
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Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, sanitation, and safety.
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Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory, production schedules, labor, and waste.
We are looking for a chef with strong experience in high-end catering, luxury hotels, cultural institutions, museums, event venues, premium hospitality, or sophisticated restaurant operations with significant private-event volume.
The strongest candidates will bring a combination of:
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High-volume catering and banquet experience
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Elevated culinary standards and creativity
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Strong leadership and team-development skills
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Experience with VIP or high-profile events
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Excellent organization and event execution
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Financial understanding, including food and labor cost management
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($110,000.00 - $130,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Potential Bonuses
Required Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Problem Solving Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Customer Service Orientation
Creativity in Menu Design
Collaboration With Cross Functional Teams
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Recruiting Agency
Part of The Hunter Group
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