Executive Chef

Holiday Inn College Drive

Executive Chef

Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Trinity Events is seeking a talented, motivated, hands-on Executive Chef to manage catering operations at a venue in Louisiana. This position is centered around banquet and event catering, routinely serving 500-800-person banquets, in addition to a restaurant on site. Our ideal candidate is not only responsible for the food but is a creative leader capable of hiring and developing exceptional culinary talent to prepare the highest quality foodservice. Experience as an executive chef or a high-performing sous chef is required. Apply if you have a passion for building a team to create high-volume fine dining experiences! Responsibilities: • Incorporate different ingredients in a creative way to produce fresh and innovative menu items and specials • Set and monitor performance criteria for team members, as well as provide advice and direction to support and maintain an efficient kitchen • Recruit, train, and lead all kitchen personnel while instilling a sense of teamwork through positive feedback, mentoring, and support Qualifications: • This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with guests and other team members • Understanding and compliance with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage • At least 7-8 years of culinary experience