Event Chef-Des Moines

Big Grove BreweryDes Moines, IA
Onsite

About The Position

The Event Chef position is responsible for preparing and executing food for private events, ranging from 20 to over 250 people. This role requires close coordination with the Events Manager and event staff to understand and efficiently execute Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s). It offers an exciting opportunity to showcase culinary skills and provide exceptional dining experiences for guests booking events.

Requirements

  • Team focused approach
  • Positive attitude
  • Safety Minded
  • Highly organized
  • Strong communication skills
  • Adaptable/flexible
  • Ability to look at business as a whole
  • Ability to communicate with all people
  • Ability to collaborate with all departments
  • Ability to work to solve organizational problems
  • Ability to accomplish goals
  • Ability to contribute to and exemplify BGB values, vision, standards, and culture
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of related experience
  • Ability to stand, rotate, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch all day
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to read and execute on BEO’s
  • Ability to maintain safe and sanitary environment
  • Ability to understand and use Sysco Studio

Nice To Haves

  • Catering experience

Responsibilities

  • Ability to read and execute on BEO’s
  • Maintain safe and sanitary environment
  • Attend weekly events meeting to develop game plan for events
  • Plan specialized private events in coordination with the Events Manager and CDC
  • Assist in set up/tear down for all special events
  • Cost all food items appropriately and operate per budget
  • Must be able to understand and use Sysco Studio
  • Ensure that all private events are staffed appropriately for BOH
  • Develop menus for individualized special events
  • Delegate/or prepare all food items for the event according to par levels
  • Deliver exceptional food to provide an amazing experience.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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