Event Chef
Company: Spice Catering Co.
Location: Spice Headquarters, 5601 Tillman Ave. Cle, Ohio 44102
Position Type: Full Time
Overview
The Chef de Cuisine is a key leadership role within the culinary team at Spice Catering Co., responsible for overseeing daily back-of-house operations, managing culinary execution for off-site events, and driving innovation in menu development. This position serves as a bridge between the kitchen team and leadership, ensuring excellence in food quality, kitchen systems, staffing, and training while upholding Spice’s values of sustainability and thoughtful hospitality. The Chef de Cuisine supports the Executive Chef and steps into their leadership role when needed, making this position ideal for a driven and experienced culinary professional ready to lead and grow.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership + Team Development
- Mentor, coach, and hold BOH team members accountable to Spice standards and core values
- Lead daily pre-shift meetings and delegate responsibilities to ensure kitchen success
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture
Operational Management
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food prep, event execution, and sanitation
- Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
- Monitor food production for quality, consistency, and presentation
- Manage equipment upkeep and report maintenance needs
Cost Control + Administration
- Help manage inventory, ordering, and waste reduction practices
- Ensure event prep and packing is completed with efficiency and accuracy
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with sales, event, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless execution
- Attend planning meetings for large-scale or complex events
- Communicate clearly and promptly to resolve challenges and ensure team alignment
Essential Skills
- Proven leadership experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of BOH operations, culinary technique, and food safety
- Ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team with professionalism and positivity
- Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Availability to work Evening and Weekends.
Bonus Skills
- Experience with large-scale catering or off-site culinary production
- Knowledge of inventory and cost management systems
- Bilingual or multilingual is a plus
Employee Culture
Spice is a founder-owned, mission-based company. Our purpose is Changing how people connect with food and our focus is thoughtful hospitality experiences.
At Spice, we make a PACT - a shared commitment to uphold the values that define our culture. This PACT shapes how we work, grow, and deliver unforgettable experiences.
Our Core Values: P.A.C.T.
- Protect Your Peace
- Prioritize well-being by setting boundaries, managing stress, and maintaining balance for sustainable performance.
- Always Learning
Stay curious and adaptable, embracing opportunities for growth and continuous improvement. - Cultivate Joy
Celebrate achievements, foster positivity, and create uplifting experiences for our team and guests. - Trust + Respect
Act with integrity, value diverse perspectives, and treat everyone with honesty and dignity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Spice Catering Co., founded in 2004 by Chef Ben Bebenroth, merges fine dining expertise with regional and seasonal cuisine. We've served tens of thousands of guests in various settings, from Ohio to Napa. Our commitment to top-tier ingredients, scratch-made techniques, and personalized hospitality sets us apart. Beyond catering and event planning, our ventures include Spice Acres, a 13-acre farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Spice Field Kitchen, our 501c3 non-profit. Our menus celebrate each season's culinary inspirations, and our event curation team handles every detail. Contact us today to start planning your unforgettable event!