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• Executive Chef

  Purpose of Position:

  To meet Simply Fresh Events’ long-term vision and growth needs.

  Position Responsibilities:

  General:

  • Establish systems for smooth operation of the kitchen. Includes utilization of catering software, scheduling tools, order guides, standardized recipes and prep lists.
  • Manage cooking area at events – work with FOH to guarantee successful event flow.
  • Manage recipes/ingredient lists – update continuously with new recipes and menu items
  • Achieve desired profitability targets through meticulous planning and effective purchasing.

   

  Team Development:

  • Responsible for hiring, performance management and terminations for the culinary team.
  • Develop training guidelines and standard operating procedures for new cooks.
  • Lead trainings for FOH staff and sales team on new and existing food items with a focus on allergens, food safety and descriptions of the items.
  • Create and implement training program for Event Chefs.
  • Support Kitchen Manager in performance conversations and team development.

   

  Department Collaboration:

  • Be the culinary face of Simply Fresh Events.
  • Work with marketing/Social media team to create content that drives business/engages current clients.
  • Regular menu upgrades/additions with photography and recipe guides.
  • Develop seasonal menus in advance of seasonal promotions.
  • Assist sales and marketing team in developing venue relationships.
  • Lead the tasting team, and also provide culinary consultations and custom menus when clients require additional attention.
  • Proposal pricing and sales team pricing education

   

  Essential Qualifications and Experience:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

   Experience:

  • Minimum of five years’ culinary management experience required.
  • Previous leadership experience managing employee recruitment and retention strategies preferred.
  • College degree in culinary arts or related industry preferred.

   

  Essential Qualifications: 

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Proven leadership and team building skills.
  • Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized/strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to speak in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to display professionalism and composure under difficult circumstances.
  • Skilled at managing a large pool of off-premise service staff.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.

   

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  Physical Demands:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Constant standing throughout the shift is required.
  • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
  • Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

   

  Work Environment:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • May work in extreme heat and cold (non-weather and weather).
  • May work in wet conditions (non-weather and weather).
  • Noise level is moderate to loud.
  • May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
  • Will work near moving or mechanical parts.

   

• Lead Tasting Chef

  Customary Hours:  40 hours per week; varies to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business requires

  Purpose of Position:

  The purpose of the Tasting Chef position is to meet Simply Fresh Events’ long-term vision and growth needs, through the planning, management and execution of client tastings for future events.

   

  Position Responsibilities:

  General:

  • Provide an outstanding culinary experience through the execution of daily tastings for existing and prospective clients. Offer menu recommendations based on the clients’ preference. Engage with clients during tastings by introducing each course and answering questions. Collaborate with Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager to achieve consistency between tastings and events. Manage recipes/ingredient lists – update continuously with new and innovative menu items. Achieve desired profitability targets through meticulous planning and effective purchasing.
  • Team Development:

  Develop training guidelines and standard operating procedures for tastings.  Lead trainings for sales team, tasting servers, FOH staff and event chefs on new and existing food items with a focus on presentation. Support and provide guidance to other members of the culinary team who are responsible for cooking tastings.

   

  Department Collaboration:

  Be the culinary face of Simply Fresh Events in the tasting room. Work with marketing/social media team to create content that drives business/engages current clients.  Lead the tasting team, and also provide culinary consultations on custom menus when clients require additional attention.  Educate sales team on proposal pricing and menu selection based on seasonality and venue.

  Essential Qualifications and Experience:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  Experience:

  • Minimum five years of culinary experience required.
  • Previous sales and/or customer service experience preferred.
  • Off-premise catering experience preferred.
  • College degree in hospitality or culinary arts preferred.

   

  Essential Qualifications: 

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Understanding of different culinary profiles and techniques.
  • Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized/strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to speak in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to display professionalism and composure under difficult circumstances.
  • A desire to learn new flavors and techniques.
  • Willingness to work night and weekends.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  Physical Demands:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Constant standing throughout the shift is required.
  • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
  • Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

  Work Environment:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • May work in extreme heat and cold (non-weather and weather).
  • May work in wet conditions (non-weather and weather).
  • Noise level is moderate to loud.
  • May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
  • Will work near moving or mechanical parts.
• Catering Sales Representative

  We are seeking an experienced catering sales and business development professional who will reach out to potential clients and build a strong relationship through outbound effort and awesome communication. This person will capture the vision of the client for their event, translate that information for our production staff, and be there to see the event through. Our salesperson loves all aspects of catering and events and is happy to work evenings and weekends when these events are happening. You love the details, appreciate a well maintained database, and have an eye for proposals that account for everything. We expect candidates will have a bachelors degree and 2 or more years of catering sales or event management experience, and we know you’ll be a great writer and verbal communicator. If getting out into the community, finding new customers, visiting venues, meeting with clients and talking with people about what you do is your idea of a great day, then we want to meet with you.

  Job Types: Full-time, Base + Commission

  General Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain client relationships
  • Consistently meet/exceed productivity minimums including phone calls, emails, and presentations
  • Plan and execute exceptional events
  • Communicate event ideas and vision to production team
  • Prospect and contact potential customers to grow the client base
  • Effectively market company services
  • Establish new relationships with local event venues and associations
  • Love food, service and talking about it

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  Job Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in catering/event sales, customer service, or event management required
  • Proven track record of sales results
  • Goal oriented
  • Good communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Driven
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
• Catering Cook

  Catering cooks prepare food for events like private parties and meetings, either in a fixed kitchen or off-site. This role requires extensive kitchen skills and a friendly, outgoing personality, since catering cooks frequently meet directly with event planners to develop the menu for a particular event.

  At Simply Fresh Events we encourage our cooks (and all employees) to grow within our company, assist with recipe development and participate in planning meetings.

  General Responsibilities

  • Arrive promptly, in uniform and ready to work at your designated start time.
  • Possess excellent food presentation skills.
  • Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Communicate any areas of need, problems and concerns from guest to Event Manager.
  • Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush period.
  • Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
  • Ability to work and communicate with diverse staff members to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by Event Manager.
  • Assist with loading/unloading of event vehicles prior to and after the event.
  • Adhere to grooming and uniform policies to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Proactively seek ways to contribute to the overall success of the event.

  Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience working as a cook/chef in a commercial kitchen.
  • Positive interpersonal skills required.
  • High level of customer service orientation.
  • Evening and weekend availability a must.

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• Catering Event Staff

  The purpose of the position is to ensure that our guests have a great experience while attending one of our events. Event Staff are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner including being attentive to our guests’ needs and making them feel welcome.

  Event Staff are required to follow through with the proper and timely set-up and execution of catering events, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

  General Responsibilities

  • Arrive promptly, in uniform and ready to work at your designated start time.
  • Assist with loading/unloading of event vehicles prior to and after the event.
  • Assist with basic food preparation as needed.
  • Assist with event set-up including tables, chairs, linens, place settings, buffet lines and kitchen equipment.
  • Assist in ensuring the events are running on schedule. Make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness throughout the event.
  • Communicate any areas of need, problems and concerns from guest to Event Manager.
  • Maintain proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling glasses.
  • Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by Event Manager.
  • Greet all guests warmly with an appropriate greeting.
  • Adhere to grooming and uniform policies to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Proactively seek ways to contribute to the overall success of the event.

  Job Qualifications

  • Catering and/or Food & Beverage experience preferred.
  • Positive interpersonal skills required.
  • High level of customer service orientation.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects.
  • Evening and weekend availability a must.

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