Event Chef

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced  Event Chef  to our Wined & Dined team in the Northern Virginia + DC-Metro area.

As an Event Chef, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of on-site private events ranging from coursed/plated sit-down dinners to larger-scale cocktail partis

Enjoy weekly competitive pay, flexible schedules & growth opportunities (part and full time positions are also available)

Job Overview

• Ensuring that event has all items needed onsite for menu and execution
• Participating in food preparation and service
• Ensuring that kitchen staff adheres to all safety and sanitation policies, procedures, and regulations
• Working alongside the service team to ensure high-level customer service through menu presentation, guest interaction and hospitality tailored to each event

Skills we are looking for:

• At least two years’ relevant experience in catering, restaurant fine-dining and/or private or personal chef work
• Superior knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety. 
• Excellent leadership skills. 
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Independently
• Time Management Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Adaptability to Changing Environments
• Team Collaboration
• Creativity in Menu Design, Plating and Food Styling

Requirements:

• English speaking is a must 
• Preference for Friday through Monday availability
• Be open to work outside of traditional business hours. As a culinary service based business, our work often occurs in the evenings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. You will be offered flexible working days to accommodate for this.
• Carrying, lifting, and transport of food and equipment to and from event sites and as needed
• Have your own form of transportation (for commuting and transporting materials)
• Ability to travel throughout the Washington DC-Metro area. In-person responsibilities will occur at various event locations, storage sites, stores and vendor locations, across the Washington DC metro area
• Hours: varied, hourly and/or event-based
• Compensation starting at $35/hour for contractor employment with a minimum of 6 hours guaranteed per event + travel

To Apply: Please submit your resume via email to [email protected]