Catering Chef - Morningside Inn : Job Details

Morningside Inn, one of Frederick Maryland's premier all-inclusive venues, is seeking an experienced catering chef for on-premises events. Nestled on a sprawling 300-acre private estate, Morningside Inn is the ultimate venue for weddings, corporate meetings, private parties and celebrations. With over 25 years of experience, we pride ourselves on providing the ultimate experience for our guests. The Catering Chef will lead the back-of-house team in planning and executing menus for various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and private parties. This role requires a blend of culinary expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. What You Will Do: Menu Development: Design and create innovative menus that meet client preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring top-quality food presentation and taste. Food Preparation: Oversee food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and served at the appropriate temperatures. Team Management: Supervise and train back-of-house staff, delegating tasks effectively to ensure smooth operations during events. Inventory Management: Maintain inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, ensuring freshness and availability for all events with a strong focus on quality and pricing. Event Coordination: Collaborate with event planners and managers to ensure all catering needs are met, including guest preferences and requirements and the timetable of events. Quality Control: Monitor food quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations and sanitation practices. Budget Management: Assist in managing food costs and labor expenses to meet budgetary constraints while maximizing quality and service. Customer Interaction: Build and maintain relationships with guests, addressing any concerns or special requests. What You Will Bring: Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a high-volume catering environment. Minimum of 5 years' experience as a catering chef, with a proven track record of managing large-scale events. Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques with a personal commitment to excellence. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training preferred. Why You'll Love Morningside Inn: Our beautiful venue has operated for 25 years. We pride ourselves on the many spectacular events we've created over the years. Our culinary team is responsible for only on-premises events which allow for exceptional quality. In addition, we offer: Competitive salary Health insurance PTO Opportunities for professional development This role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests. DEI Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our clients and communities. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, people of all ages, and veterans to apply. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No