Catering Chef - Hospitality

Bocado Tapas is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the flavors and social dining traditions of Spain, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. We offer bold, shareable food, thoughtfully crafted drinks, in a lively and inviting setting.

The Chef is responsible for leading Bocado's daily back-of-house operations and ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service, a clean and safe kitchen, and a well-trained team. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced kitchen professional who can keep a focused tapas menu operating smoothly and consistently. Lead daily kitchen operations, including preparation, production, service, and closing procedures.

Maintain established standards for food quality, taste, presentation, portion size, and consistency.

Hire, train, schedule, coach, and supervise kitchen employees.

Monitor kitchen staffing and labor costs based on business needs.

Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, product rotation, portion control, and product usage to maintain appropriate inventory levels, control food and labor costs, and minimize waste, spoilage, and unnecessary expense.

Ensure the kitchen is prepared for anticipated business volume, special events, takeout, and catering.

Maintain compliance with food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and health department requirements.

Ensure kitchen equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained.

Partner with the General Manager to support a positive guest experience and resolve food-quality or service concerns.

At least three years of progressively responsible kitchen experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.

Experience in a full-service, high-volume, or similarly fast-paced restaurant environment preferred.

Strong experience with kitchen operations, food preparation, inventory, purchasing, labor management, and cost control.

Strong knowledge of food-safety and sanitation requirements.

Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!