Event Chef

TITLE: Event Chef

LOCATION: Salthouse Catering 1740 Signal Point Road, Unit 200, Charleston, SC 29412, and event locations throughout Charleston & surrounding areas

DESCRIPTION

Salthouse Catering is seeking individuals that are positive, reliable, efficient, and detail oriented to join our growing team. Blending our sense of family and genuine passion for food, we continue to set ourselves apart for our guests and from our competitors. We offer a professional, respectful work environment, competitive pay, flexible work hours and the opportunity to learn and grow your career. The person in this position is responsible for exemplifying the Salthouse culture, mission, and values. The position requires an understanding of catering business possess the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients. Additionally, this person must exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment, flexibility, and discretion in the performance of assigned duties. This is a seasonal hourly position (non-exempt) with the potential to grow into a permanent hourly position with additional benefits.

The Event Chef is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing a team of Chef’s to execute the back of the house service duties on on-site.

Duties include:

In advance:

● Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to familiarize yourself with details to include but not limited to: timing, dietary restrictions, service notes, allergies, etc.

● Communicate with Executive Chef & Sous Chef to plan for successful events.

● Review event details with sales manager if needed.

Onsite:

● Set up, build, and organize event kitchens to ensure efficient service.

● Assign duties to event kitchen staff on-site in preparation for service.

● Oversee all finishing of menu items on-site.

● Review menu and communicate with Event Captain to ensure there have been no last-minute adjustments. If changes are needed, adjust accordingly.

● Conduct shift meetings and ensure all employees are familiar with service details.

● Assess and manage BOH staffing needs throughout shift for labor expense control.

● Maintain open communication with Event Captain during event.

● Perform all closing duties from an event that may be required before departing.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Salthouse is an intimate company of motivated individuals who have a passion for food andlove for creating exceptional experiences. Owner/Operators Todd Mazurek and Tanya Gurrieri started Salthouse in 2013 with the vision of offering innovative restaurant quality food and unparalleled service to the Lowcountry’s catered event scene. We are looking for teammates who will grow with us as we continue to compete as one of Charleston’s premiere caterers. We invite you to be a part of a team where you will serve as our company’s front-line and will offer important contributions to the guests’ overall event experience.

Working for us has its benefits. Some of our benefits:

• Gratuities/Tips
• Company sponsored gatherings.
• Bonus and performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Company-provided family meals & leftovers (when available)

• Training/Educational opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• New hire bonus
• Employee referral program
• First consideration for full-time employment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

● High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

● Experience in catering (preferred).

● Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food and beverage (preferred).

● Must be able to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

● Frequently move equipment onsite up to 50 pounds.

● Occasionally must work in outdoor weather conditions.

● Reliable source of transportation is a must due to events being throughout the

Charleston area.

● Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays (when needed).

● Assist loading and unloading vehicles, including post event clean up and sanitation procedures.

Additional skills and basic characteristics preferred include:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Mature, professional demeanor and image.
• Personable with a positive attitude.
• Self-starter that sets and accomplishes goals.
• Desire to learn and succeed.
• Team oriented, flexible.
• Values challenge, assertive and tenacious.
• Eye for detail and superior standards.
• Dedicated and trustworthy.
• Efficient, organized, effective.
• Creative, innovative, approachable, respectful, open-minded.

This is an Hourly Position (non-exempt) with the possibility of growing into Permanent Hourly (non-exempt) or Salaried Position (exempt). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 1 year

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, SC 29412: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charleston, SC 29412

Salary : $18 - $22