Jobs in Berkeley, CA

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role leads the planning, production, and delivery for all banquets, conferences, and events held at I-House. This position is ideal for a passionate, hands-on leader who thrives in environments where they can manage and oversee banquet events are on time, on budget, and meet I-House standards. This position uses leadership and judgment skills as an experienced food service professional who is able to identify and resolve quality assurance issues effectively. This role also creates, inspects, and audits dining unit meal services for menu quality, consistency, adherence to food safety guidelines, production safety, and food cost accuracy. This role is ideal for a team player who can act as a player-coach in a fast-paced and multicultural cuisine kitchen.

What you'll bring

• A culinary degree or equivalent professional training is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication in the English language, demonstrates active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, and the ability to multi-task and ensure effective time management.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing international cuisines and accommodating diverse dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, kitchen management, and inventory control.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience managing and motivating a diverse kitchen staff.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead in a unionized environment.
• Must be able to work in person in Berkeley, CA.
• Schedule flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Prior events experience

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