Catering Chef

Capital Restaurant Resources is a boutique national hospitality employment recruiting firm, located in the heart of Capitol Hill. Chef founded in 2004, we are the premiere recruiting agency for the Washington DC hospitality community. We offer an array of services to move your career in the right direction! We maintain a wide range of clients from casual and upscale to Michelin-starred, James Beard awarded - and everywhere between!

Catering Chef (High-Volume, On-Premise Events)

Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Full Benefits

We are seeking a skilled, organized, and hands-on Catering Chef to lead culinary execution for a high-volume, on-premise catering program. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys the energy of live events, and can consistently deliver high-quality food at scale.

About the Role

The Catering Chef will oversee all culinary aspects of on-premise events, ensuring seamless execution from prep through service. This individual will work closely with operations and front-of-house teams to deliver polished, timely, and consistent food for a wide range of events—from corporate functions to large-scale social gatherings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead culinary execution for high-volume, on-premise catered events
• Oversee prep, production, and service to ensure quality, consistency, and timing
• Collaborate with events and FOH teams to ensure seamless communication and execution
• Manage kitchen staff during events, including delegation, supervision, and support
• Maintain strong organization of prep lists, inventory, and event timelines
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are upheld
• Assist in menu execution and occasional menu development based on event needs
• Adapt quickly to changes and troubleshoot in real time during service

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume catering, banquets, or restaurant kitchens
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to run a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to execute consistently under pressure and manage multiple events or large guest counts
• Professional, team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Experience with on-premise catering or large-scale events strongly preferred
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (based on experience)
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off + holidays
• Growth opportunities within a stable and expanding organization
• Supportive, team-focused environment with strong operational backing

Capital Restaurant Resources is an Equal Opportunity Vendor to Equal Opportunity Employers. CRR trusts that all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.