Event Chef

Le Jardinier•New York, NY

About The Position

The Events Chef is responsible for leading the culinary planning, organization, and execution of private events, member events, buyouts, and other special programming at Le Jardinier and its events space, Sereine. This role ensures that all event food offerings are executed at a high level, aligned with the brand, and properly coordinated with the culinary and operations teams. The Events Chef serves as the primary culinary lead for event- related planning and execution, ensuring menus, staffing, prep, and service are organized, communicated clearly, and delivered with consistency.

Requirements

3+ years of culinary leadership experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, hotels, private clubs, or high-end events/catering
Strong understanding of high-level food execution in both à la carte and event environments
Ability to manage multiple moving parts while maintaining quality and composure under pressure
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear communicator who works well cross-functionally with service, events, and leadership teams
Solid understanding of prep planning, staffing needs, and kitchen organization for events
Commitment to presentation, consistency, and guest experience
Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Professional, dependable, and solutions-oriented approach

Responsibilities

Lead the culinary execution of private events, member events, restaurant buyouts, and special programming
Work closely with culinary leadership and operations teams to plan event food offerings in a way that aligns with Le Jardinier and its events space, Sereine standards and capabilities
Support the development and adaptation of event menus based on event format, guest count, timing, and operational needs
Review all event details in advance and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for execution
Translate event needs into clear prep plans, production timelines, and staffing requirements
Coordinate with the Events team, service leaders, and culinary leadership to ensure full alignment on menus, timing, setup, and special requests
Ensure all event mise en place, prep, and production are organized and completed on time
Lead event culinary execution during service, ensuring quality, consistency, presentation, and timing are maintained throughout
Manage event-related food production while protecting the quality and flow of regular restaurant service
Oversee plating, pass coordination, and event food presentation standards
Communicate clearly with FOH and event leaders throughout execution to ensure smooth service flow
Help manage event food cost awareness through proper planning, ordering, and production discipline
Review event-specific ordering needs and coordinate with the appropriate team members to ensure all products are available
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in all event-related culinary operations
Support post-event review of execution, opportunities, and adjustments for future improvement
Assist in building systems, organization, and standards around event culinary execution as the business grows