Catering Chef

Job Description – Catering Chef

Do you love Northwest Arkansas as much as we do? Are you motivated by culinary excellence and food as a creative outlet? Do you want to work your butt off; yet love every minute of it? If so, keep reading and you will be glad you did.

We are a Northwest Arkansas restaurant group looking for the right individual to take the culinary reins at one of our restaurant concepts. When we say take the reins, we mean to take control, develop a plan, and lead a team of exceptional people to execute at an exceptional level.

This role will be asked to execute all things food; working with the High South Management Team on all culinary execution. You will be surrounded by outstanding individuals that want to succeed and understand a team approach is required. We want to see an enthusiastic candidate with fresh ideas and the organizational skills required to handle a job that will present new challenges every day.

Responsibilities

· Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.

· Cook all product to the specifications set by High South Leadership expectations.

· Follow through on all cleaning procedures, equipment checks and organization.

· Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.

· Provide a positive and safe work environment with you and all staff.

· Work with the front of house leadership to support all areas of the restaurant.

· Mass production and batching for all catering events.

· Coordinate setup and execution of food stations, dining areas and kitchen spaces.

· Support the business in all aspects of catering events from setup, production of food, organization and delivery of hot and cold products

· Ensure the artistry of High South Catering is executed at levels demanded by the team and its clients.

Skills and Requirements

· Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.

· Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.

· Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

· Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.

· Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.

· *Flexible scheduling will be provided for all part time.

Good Gravy Group was founded out of a love for food & drink and the community of Northwest Arkansas. We are located in Bentonville, Arkansas and are focused solely on the NWA region. We provide full-service management, culinary inspiration, and concept development to current and future portfolio companies. We started as a single concept on the Downtown Bentonville square and have grown to six unique restaurants and one ice cream joint. Good Gravy Group is committed to exceptional experiences and lead with explosive flavors. Good Gravy Group owns and operates the following brands:Tusk and Trotter American Brasserie, Trash Creamery, The Bend, High South Catering, and coming in Spring 2024, Brothers Meethouse, Butcher & Pint, and a secondary Tusk &Trotter location.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000