Culinary Project Manager

Culinary Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Project Manager to oversee high-volume culinary events, lead menu development, and manage kitchen operations from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a passion for both hands-on cooking and managing the intricacies of large-scale projects, including budgeting, inventory control, and staff supervision. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of culinary events while driving innovation and excellence in food preparation and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Manage all culinary aspects of high-volume events, from menu planning and food preparation to overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring quality execution.
• Budget & Cost Management: Oversee food and labor costs, ensuring alignment with event budgets while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Menu Development: Create innovative and diverse menus tailored to client needs, coordinating closely with the culinary team for execution.
• Inventory Management: Handle ordering, inventory control, and coordination with vendors to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Event Management: Lead the entire culinary process from pre-event planning to post-event cleanup, including staffing, kitchen setup, and on-site client communication.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor culinary staff, ensuring smooth operations during events, adherence to timelines, and high levels of teamwork.
• Client Relations: Act as the primary culinary contact for clients during events, ensuring satisfaction and addressing any concerns or last-minute adjustments.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with the Business Development team, kitchen managers, and third-party vendors to ensure all event details are in place, including rentals and asset management.
• High-Volume Event Execution: Successfully manage large-scale, complex culinary events in demanding environments, ensuring flawless execution from kitchen to guest experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional culinary experience, with a strong background in managing high-volume events and kitchen operations.
• Education: Culinary degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Skills: Expertise in food cost management, labor cost control, inventory management, and large-scale menu planning.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams, develop talent, and lead culinary projects from concept to completion.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and adapt to changing schedules to meet operational demands, including occasional work outside regular hours.
• Certifications/License: Valid Drivers License with reliable transportation.

If you're a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for delivering top-tier culinary experiences while managing large-scale events, we invite you to apply and join our innovative team at Cotton Holdings, Inc.

Apply today!

About Cotton Culinary

Founded in 1996, Cotton Holdings Inc., is a global, diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration, construction, roofing, consulting, workforce staffing, temporary workforce housing and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton subsidiaries operate throughout North America and internationally under eight unique brands: Cotton Global Disaster Solutions, Cotton Roofing, Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, Cotton International, Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT) and Target Solutions. Apply Now

Our Hiring Process

Stage 5: Virtual Interview with Hiring Manager

Stage 6: In-Person Interview with Hiring Manager

Stage 7: Hired

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Review

Stage 3: Recruiter Initial Interview

Stage 4: Candidate Submittal to Hiring Manager