Position Overview & Specifications

We currently have an incredible career opportunity for a Head Chef to lead our culinary team! While some time (outside of standard business hours) will be spent in the field at events, this position is anchored in our Alviso/ North San Jose production kitchen.

Founded in 2009, Tony Caters is a dynamic, well-regarded off-site catering company that produces events in the South Bay and also has a presence all around the greater Bay Area. We also have a cafe located inside the The Tech Interactive Museum in downtown San Jose.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing day to day kitchen operations while maintaining a safe, sanitary and positive work environment for the staff. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to cultivate a team of chefs and cooks who work in the field at events, and you will often lead the cooking at those events.

This position requires a results-oriented, high-energy, passionate individual with the stamina and mental agility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth professional atmosphere. Excellent communication skills with all levels of management and staff will be key to your success!

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Run Production Kitchen

Manage and mentor a small team of cooks; build trust and foster community
Oversee daily production and ensure team is meeting deadlines; identify systems that can be improved
Maintain Tony Caters standards and consistency of product being sent out the door
Place product orders, and occasionally interact with vendors
Write kitchen staff weekly schedules and daily prep lists
Collaborate with Tech Cafe Manager and the cooks at that site to uphold consistency and understand expectations for weekly specials

Collaborate with Fellow Managers

Participate in production meetings with other departments to understand scope of upcoming events and to review past events
Collaborate with sales department (and Exec Chef) as needed to develop special menus
Collaborate with Exec Chef/ Founder to streamline and strengthen menus and overall systems, and to stay current of industry trends
Work closely with Event Production Manager to hand-off consistently high quality food, and ensure guest expectations are exceeded

Participation On-site at Events

Lead field kitchen at events as assigned
Cultivate and train a team of event chefs and cooks to act as surrogates onsite for yourself

Culture

Exhibit confidence in decisions and in team’s abilities
Set a tone of professionalism
Embody core values of the company (Passion, Flexibility, Integrity, Efficiency and Respect)

What we offer: