Chefs / Staff Needed For Iron/Top Chef Style Event 3:00-10Pm Thur. 3/1 (Atlanta (Buckhead))

Feb. 21, 2012

Atlanta, GA

Confidential

Chefs needed for Iron/Top Chef style events in the Atlanta area for March 1st and beyond.*

We are seeking instructors in culinary arts for culinary competitions If you have the knowledge and skill to lead a team through the planning and creation of a meal in a competition against other professional chef-led teams, we are looking for you*! You must be available for the afternoon and evening Thursday March 1st. Please reply with your resume, phone # and email and chef coat size. Event is near downtown Atlanta. Uniform is kitchen appropriate footwear and chef pants and jacket.

Event Location: Buckhead

We're simple folks with simple (but passionate) beliefs. Three basic principles guide everything we do at Executive Chef Events - make great food, have fun, and teach folks to make great food while having fun.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for execution of designated cooking programs from start to finish, including menu management with clients, selecting and discussing ingredients and teaching culinary technique in a professional, yet entertaining manner.

The chef will be responsible for setting up and arranging a cooking station for 8-12 people. Then leading a group of culinary novices through an hour-long cooking competition where the group must create a complete meal for every member of the group.

The chef will also be responsible for finishing/plating, serving those in his group as well as helping to set-up and break-down the event

The cook-off event: Each team has 50-60 minutes to create a multi-course gourmet menu using ingredients and equipment available to all teams!

Each team will make presentation plates for the judges table and also enough of certain items to be served during the sit-down lunch. It is also made clear that though the spirit of the event is full participation, it's quite alright for guests to be as much or as little involved in the actual cooking as desired. Chopping, mixing, and sauteing is fine as is observing the organized chaos while sipping wine from afar...

EDUCATION & BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a graduate of an Associate Degree Program in Culinary Arts

And/or

At least 3 years experience as professional line cook or caterer

Working knowledge of formal culinary technique, terminology and its basic history.

Ability to lead a group of up to 12 people through the selection, preparation, and presentation of a complete meal. Ability to work neatly, keeping kitchen area clean and equipment in order.

Ability to create dishes, sauces, and dressings with out the aid of recipes or cookbooks. Able to organize and complete cooking team duties in timely manner; willing to accommodate dietary requests on short notice.

Ability to read, retain and follow written instructions*.

Chef needs to be personable and able to work with different personalities and skill levels as well as to adapt to sometimes changing situations. Able to interact professionally and courteously with guests and clients, as well as other event staff.

Genuinely willing to listen, placing the highest priority on creating menus that incorporate client thoughts and requests, and are self-managed and directed.

Comfortable with addressing and speaking in front of a group or groups.

Well groomed** and well spoken, fluent in English

Teaching experience helpful, Management experience helpful. No home cooks or current culinary students, please. (if you would like to participate as an unpaid assistant please send your resume with "INTERN" in the subject line.

**ink, facial hair, piercings, etc. are perfectly acceptable. Just no slobs..

*HOW TO APPLY:

Check out www.executivechefevents.com , then:

Reply by email, the subject line of your email should read "Executive Chef Events INSTRUCTOR"

Compose a short paragraph about why you are interested in, and suited for this position. Include a resume in the body of your email as well as attaching a copy as a word doc.

Thank You,

The Executive Chef Team.