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SaltBlock Hospitality Group is made up of passionate team members who thrive on preparing delicious food and delivering epic events to our clients. We’re looking for a passionate Lead Catering Chef team member to join our events team and contribute to leading and executing meals at events venues around the Greater Tampa area.

Critical Responsibilities & Deliverables

The Catering Lead Chef will be responsible for the following:

Lead by example and manage event setup, execution + breakdown
Manage off-site kitchen setup through delegation; see all tasks through to completion + hold your Kitchen Team accountable
Supervise, direct, and oversee your kitchen team through the execution of on-site tasks such as: plate-up, preparing, heating, frying, carving, serving, garnishing, and replenishing all food items
Work with the client and Event Lead when necessary to make final decisions + problem solve
Understand the event menu comprehensively, including allergen and dietary restrictions
Follow ALL food handling procedures before, during and after events
Manage the proper and clean execution of plating menu items and OSM adherence
Maintain a clean cut appearance on events; wear proper event uniform; hold Event Team accountable for adhering to the same standard.
Interact positively with guests, contributing to the event experience, communicate menu items to guests when necessary
Work with the Event Lead to manage and oversee the Event Team to execute successful events
Be a team player and a team leader!
Candidates Must Possess:

Previous experience in managing food production in a catering or banquet environment
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift 20+ lbs
Follow instructions and work as part of a team
Ability to teach others and learn as a team leader and member
Punctuality + ability to follow a set timeline
Detail oriented focus
Interpret and execute written instructions
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Compensation:

$17-$22/hr based on culinary and management experience
$19/$22/hour

SaltBlock Core Values & ​Key Behaviors

We Invest in Relationships
Build & sustain relationships
Develops high-quality, internal working relationships with SaltBlock teams:
Corporate Staff: The Executive Leadership team, corporate department heads (such as the Corporate Executive Chef, Director of Operations, Director of Sales, etc.); Finance & Administration team, Operations team, Marketing team, and Sales team
Commissary Staff: Commissary lead chefs, prep and production chefs
Event Staff: event chefs and event staff (including, but not limited to: FOH leads, BOH leads, kitchen personnel, bartenders, servers, bussers & other event staff).
Warehouse Ops Staff: Warehouse Manager, Warehouse M.O.D.’s, and warehouse crew members.
Develops high value external relationships with industry vendors.
Be passionate about client service
Communicates the importance of knowledge of roles and responsibilities and brand standards to event leads and staff.
Demonstrates the importance of quality by proactively reviewing event details and proactively asking appropriate questions of clients and event planners and/or making necessary modifications to ensure event success and avoid last minute operational challenges.
We Share & Collaborate
Be curious: learn, share & innovate
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement by proactively identifying personal knowledge gaps and working to close them.
Contribute to team’s success by representing the SaltBlock One Team
We Put Ourselves in Each Other’s Shoes
Communicate with impact and empathy
Prepares concise, well written emails and documents using appropriate business and technical catering language.
Provides clear and concise instructions to event staff by ensuring the thorough and timely preparation of the BEO for key events
Plays an active role in discussions and meetings, providing high-quality, constructive input at the appropriate time.
We Enhance Value Through Quality
Demonstrate courage & integrity
Displays professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Recognizes and takes action when issues require additional consultation and/or escalation.
Willing to take a position that challenges the prevailing opinion.
Acquire and apply commercial & technical expertise
Demonstrates an understanding of SaltBlock’s Sales and Operational processes. Relies on Director of Sales for guidance and direction when necessary.
Stays current on catering and events-related technical matters through a variety of media, e.g., internet, classroom, industry publications, etc. and applies, communicates, and trains managers and staff as appropriate.
Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour

Experience level:

1 year
Pay rate:

Hourly pay
Shift:

Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Weekly day range:

Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Tampa, FL 33614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person