Executive Pastry Chef

 

Ridgewells Catering is seeking a seasoned, hands-on Executive Pastry Chef to manage a high-quality, high-volume bakery division with innovation, creativity, teamwork and leadership.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team to produce consistent, high-quality products; maintain quality standards for the bakery team with special attention to look, color, texture and taste
• Develop new, innovative bakery concepts and participate in menu planning, working closely with the Executive Chef, Director of Sales and sales team
• Prepare and manage department budget; ensure established food production schedules are met by effectively managing employees to maximize productivity and meet labor budgets
• Conduct monthly inventory and institute inventory control procedures, working with the purchasing team regularly, to control food costs and ensure food product needed for daily production is readily available

• Maintain recipe standards; responsible for database management related to recipes to ensure accurate costs and efficient production

• Assist with/or personally execute client menu tastings
• Participate in the training of bakery employees and entire staff practices safe and sanitary food handling procedures per HAACP and ServSafe guidelines

• Assist Ridgewells Executive Chef as needed

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary arts , or related field
• At least 5 years of management experience
• Work experience in high-end off premise/banquet catering or in a high-quality, high-volume, multi-unit operation
• Ability to create specialty cakes and showpiece construction
• Strong pastry and culinary background/knowledge
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively

• Strong verbal and written communication, and employee-relation skills – Spanish speaking is a plus

Working knowledge of computer applications; experience using CaterXpert is a plus

Executive Chef, Major Events

 

Ridgewells Catering is seeking an Executive Chef to join the Major Events team to manage, direct and oversee all culinary aspects of the catering and concessions operations for major golf championship accounts.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for menu development, recipe development and standards, budget preparation and cost controls, product sourcing, food production and finishing, and payroll management
• Ensure all menu items are prepared in an organized, efficient and timely manner with consistently high sanitation standards
• Ensure established food production schedules are met by effectively managing employees to maximize productivity and meet labor budgets; assess labor needs on site with the ability to make on-the-fly adjustments to ramp up/down production as needed and within budget
• Responsible for database management (CaterXpert) related to recipes to ensure accurate costs and efficient production
• Work closely with the sales team to plan and execute client menu tastings, develop training material for traveling and locally hired culinary event staff on site, and handle last minute and special requests
• Participate in the training of on-site culinary employees and ensure entire staff practices safe and sanitary food handling procedures per HAACP and ServSafe guidelines as well as the execution of any other market-specific health department requirements
• Assist Ridgewells Headquarters Executive Chef as needed

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training institute
• At least five (5) years catering experience with a proven management record; ability to lead, train and motivate others
• Strong culinary background / knowledge
• Results-oriented team player with a hands-on working style; thrives under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication, and employee-relation skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of computer applications, specifically MS Excel
• Some travel, including up to 30+ consecutive days in May and June

Sous Chef

 

Ridgewells Catering is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join out team of culinary professionals to manage the day-to-day food production for our high-volume operation, servicing a wide variety of high-end off-premise events and contract accounts

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team to produce consistent, high-quality products, and maintain quality standards as per the Executive Chef
• Ensure kitchen operations are organized, clean and efficient
• Effectively manage employees to maximize productivity and meet established food preparation deadlines within budget
• Assist in the development of new and innovative culinary concepts and participate in menu planning, working closely with the Executive Chef and sales team
• Train new kitchen employees and ensure the entire staff practices safe and sanitary food handling procedures per HAACP and ServSafe guidelines

 

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree, plus a minimum of 2 years management experience required
• Proven record in managing high-end, high-volume kitchen operations; thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills; abilty to prioritize, teach and delegate
• Team player with a positive, helpful personality and strong employee-relation skills
• Working knowledge of computer applications; experience using CaterXpert a plus

Event Designer

Event Producer

Account Manager, Major Events

 

Ridgewells Catering is seeking a highly motivated, experienced professional to join our Major Events team as an Account Manager. This multifaceted position primarily focuses on sales and client relations for United States Golf Association championship accounts, but also has a hand in overall operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of assigned, high-end corporate clients
• Create strategic client-facing materials and training documents and presentations
• Create customized menus to match each client’s budget and needs
• Design individual service plans for each client inclusive of staffing levels and equipment needs
• Coordinate all internal tastings with various departments
• Serve as the liaison between our clients and the rest of the team to ensure a flawless experience
• Use catering software to manage client info and place client orders
• Train, manage and supervise front of house and back of house temporary staff
• Handle all billing, invoicing and accounts payable functions for each client
• Develop, implement and execute new ideas, methods and procedures to enhance the sales experience and improve the overall operation
• Comply with all ServSafe and HACCP guidelines

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Event Management, or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in the event production, sales and/or customer service
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Team player with an outgoing, helpful personality, and positive, can-do attitude
• Physical and mental capability to work long hours on your feet, while interacting with clients, guests and staff, at outdoor events
• Proficient use of MS Office (specifically MS Excel) with the ability to learn new computer programs quickly – experience in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop are a plus
• Some travel, including up to 30+ consecutive days in May and June
• Knowledge and/or interest in food is a must

Long-Term Intern, Major Events

 

Ridgewells Catering is seeking three (3) long-term interns to support our Major Events team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain professional experience in the hospitality and sports industry, working on large-scale catering and concessions operations at major golf championships.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• You will work as part of our team to service our contract with the United States Golf Association
• You will have administrative duties as well as leadership opportunities at your assigned championship(s); our work environment is fast-paced and ever-changing
• You will work with all departments within the Major Events division (sales, culinary, purchasing, operations and staffing)
• You will work 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday; however, hours may increase as we get closer and weekend work will be required during the championship

 

INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES

• Gain valuable, hands-on work experience: in an office setting and on course at your assigned championship(s) with a diverse team of professionals
• Explore career interests and paths: major events, project management, event logistics, client relations, staff management, vendor operations
• Develop and refine professional skills
• Network with industry professionals

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hospitality Intern– support the sales team with all sales related functions; work directly with corporate clients; manage staff; se-up/breakdown of service areas
• Staffing & Recruiting Intern– support the Purple Tie team with all staffing and recruiting functions; facilitate recruiting, orientation and training sessions; manage all hiring and payroll paperwork and enrollment; work directly with all hired event staff
• Operations Intern– support the operations and concessions teams with all operations functions; work directly with vendors to plan and coordinate logistics; set-up/breakdown of service areas; track inventory and manage distribution of beverage, equipment and supplies

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal for college students and recent graduates with a degree inBusiness Administration, Hospitality, Sports Management, or related field; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work on multiple projects at once; strong communication skills; team player with an outgoing, helpful personality, and positive, can-do attitude; proficient use of MS Office (specifically MS Excel) with the ability to learn new computer programs quickly; ability to travel, including up to 30+ consecutive days in May and June.

Account Manager

 

Haute Catering by Ridgewells is seeking a highly motivated professional to join their sales team as an Account Manager. This position will manage a portfolio of clients for one of our major locations on Capitol Hill.  Responsibilities will include: working with clients to plan customized menus in accordance with preferences, needs and budgets; collaborating with the culinary team to develop regionally inspired menus; designing a service plan for each client inclusive of staffing and equipment; serving as a liaison between the client and various departments to ensure all orders, special requests and service plans are accurately fulfilled; providing outstanding customer service that is responsive, knowledgeable and courteous; entering event and sales information into event software; accounting duties such as invoicing and accounts payable. A successful candidate should have at least two years of professional/food service sales experience with  proven customer service experience in high volume environments, strong organizational and communication skills with strict attention to detail.

Unit Manager

 

Haute Catering by Ridgewells is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Unit Manager to oversee a high profile account in Washington, DC. This position would lead the team that is responsible for servicing over 100 on-site conference rooms which would include on-site catering and logistics. A successful candidate will have proven customer service experience in high profile environments, adaptability and flexibility to changes, and the ability to think outside of the box. Responsibilities will include: assisting with the oversight of the daily operations, responding to inquiries and generating client proposals;accounting duties such as cash management, invoicing, and accounts payable;and maintaining proper sanitation, cleaning, and food safety standards. Requirements for this position include: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or other customer service related field; 2-4 years of experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry; the ability to handle multiple inquires while remaining organized and on schedule; effective leadership and management skills, the ability to problem solve quickly and effectively; and strong communication and organizational skills.