Head Chef for Off-site Catering Company

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We currently have an incredible career opportunity for a Head Chef to lead our culinary team! While some time (outside of standard business hours) will be spent in the field at events, this position is anchored in our Alviso/ North San Jose production kitchen.

Founded in 2009, Tony Caters is a dynamic, well-regarded off-site catering company that produces events in the South Bay and also has a presence all around the greater Bay Area. We also have a cafe located inside the The Tech Interactive Museum in downtown San Jose.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing day to day kitchen operations while maintaining a safe, sanitary and positive work environment for the staff. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to cultivate a team of chefs and cooks who work in the field at events, and you will often lead the cooking at those events.

This position requires a results-oriented, high-energy, passionate individual with the stamina and mental agility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth professional atmosphere. Excellent communication skills with all levels of management and staff will be key to your success!

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Run Production Kitchen

• Manage and mentor a small team of cooks; build trust and foster community
• Oversee daily production and ensure team is meeting deadlines; identify systems that can be improved
• Maintain Tony Caters standards and consistency of product being sent out the door
• Place product orders, and occasionally interact with vendors
• Write kitchen staff weekly schedules and daily prep lists
• Collaborate with Tech Cafe Manager and the cooks at that site to uphold consistency and understand expectations for weekly specials

Collaborate with Fellow Managers

• Participate in production meetings with other departments to understand scope of upcoming events and to review past events
• Collaborate with sales department (and Exec Chef) as needed to develop special menus
• Collaborate with Exec Chef/ Founder to streamline and strengthen menus and overall systems, and to stay current of industry trends
• Work closely with Event Production Manager to hand-off consistently high quality food, and ensure guest expectations are exceeded

Participation On-site at Events

• Lead field kitchen at events as assigned
• Cultivate and train a team of event chefs and cooks to act as surrogates onsite for yourself

Culture

• Exhibit confidence in decisions and in team’s abilities
• Set a tone of professionalism
• Embody core values of the company (Passion, Flexibility, Integrity, Efficiency and Respect)

What we offer:

• A collaborative & upbeat company culture
• Highly Competitive salary
• Quarterly & Annual Bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life
• 2 weeks PTO
• Retirement Plan

Requirements:

• Previous Culinary Management experience required
• Bilingual Spanish/ English

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alviso, CA 95002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Off-site Catering: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person