Catering Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Melissa Driza

Greenville, South Carolina | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 155271

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We are seeking a Catering Executive Chef to lead our high-volume off-site catering operations. If you are an Executive Chef with a deep level of culinary creativity, highly experienced in large (300+) upscale luxury events and private fine dining, we would like to speak with you! People who thrive with us have strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality while operating in a fast-paced, multi-event environment.

Catering Executive Chef Benefits:

  • A highly competitive salary
  • 100% paid Medical benefits for employees, an option to add dependents at cost
  • Dental and vision coverage available at cost
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k plus matching up to 4%
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Education and R&D opportunities

Catering Executive Chef Responsibilities:

  • Oversee off-site catering operations, handling multiple events simultaneously
  • Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen teams, fostering a positive and professional kitchen culture
  • Plan and execute high-end, large-scale events
  • Collaborate with the Director of Sales and attend BEO meetings to ensure seamless execution
  • Design creative and innovative menus across various cuisines, with a preference for gourmet Southern/high-end comfort food
  • Maintain exceptional organization and multitasking abilities while managing several events at once
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
  • Engage with clients, delivering a hospitality-driven, luxury experience
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

Catering Executive Chef Qualifications & Requirements:

4+ years as an Executive Chef (3-4 years minimum preferred)

Experience in off-site catering with large-scale event execution

A mentor and team developer—able to guide a strong existing team of chefs

Highly organized, resourceful, and adaptable

Creative thinker who can develop menus across a variety of cuisines

Culinary degree is a plus but not required

Must pass background check, drug test, and driving history check

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 155271

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Melissa Driza

Senior Recruiting Partner

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Melissa Driza

Senior Recruiting Partner