We are seeking adaptable, hands-on Event Chefs to lead onsite culinary execution and mobile field kitchen operations across the Bay Area.
From private vineyards and coastal bluffs to corporate campuses and remote pop-up venues, our chefs are logistical pros who thrive in dynamic, live-fire environments. If you excel at building out field kitchens from scratch, keeping your cool under event-day pressure, and plating pristine restaurant-quality food anywhere, this is your kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Field Kitchen Setup & Breakdown: Direct the layout, assembly, and breakdown of mobile kitchens, including propane burners, portable convection ovens, hot boxes (Cambros), refrigeration, and plating lines.
Onsite Culinary Execution: Lead live-event prep, finishing, and multi-course plating according to event timelines and strict presentation standards.
Logistics & Pack-Out Coordination: Audit pack sheets and load-ins; safely transport culinary gear, raw ingredients, and prepared foods in company transit vehicles.
BEO Fluency: Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to accurately manage guest counts, course-firing times, VIP requests, and critical dietary accommodations on the fly.
Team Leadership: Guide and mentor onsite line cooks and utility staff, ensuring smooth handoffs with front-of-house event leads.
Field Safety & Sanitation: Maintain rigorous health, fire safety, and temperature control standards across all mobile holding and cooking stations.
Qualifications
Proven Field & Event Experience: Prior experience executing off-site catering, festival kitchens, banquets, or remote pop-ups.
Mobile Kitchen Savvy: Working knowledge of off-grid and temporary cooking gear (butane/propane equipment,hot boxes, generator loads, and pop-up staging).
Calm Problem Solver: Quick on your feet when weather, venue constraints, or shifting run-of-show schedules require tactical menu adjustments.
Logistics-Ready: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; comfortable operating company vans or 16-foot box trucks.
Physical Stamina: Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work long, active shifts on varied terrains (grass, gravel, outdoor venues).
Schedule Flexibility: Prime availability for peak event windows, including weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Compensation & Perks
Schedule: Event-driven, flexible hours with high-volume weekend opportunities.
Culture: A collaborative crew that values field ingenuity, scratch cooking, and the rush of pulling off high-profile events.
Ready to bring five-star dining to untraditional spaces? Apply today with your resume and a summary of your event/off-site catering experience.
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