Private Chef - Northern Virginia - Wined and Dined

Description

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 parties

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. Kitchen production hours and rate based on experience and availability

To Apply: Please submit your resume via email to