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Cotton Holdings Culinary Project Manager in Katy, Texas
Culinary Project Manager
Department: Culinary
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Katy, TX
Compensation: $25.00 / hour
Description
Cotton Holdings, Inc., is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this diverse suite of services with top talent, innovative technology, and a large inventory of company-owned assets, to offer clients a total solutions package in support of disaster events and large development projects, including complex work environments.
Summary
The Culinary Project Manager is an important part of the overall culinary team and customer relationship experience at Cotton. The ideal candidate will have a vast amount of experience with back of the house operations and helping to create menu items for future events. This is an excellent opportunity to join a family-oriented company with competitive compensation, growth opportunities, employee benefits and other perks.
Key Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
Receives and reviews information from Director on contracted event.
Attends sight walk with Business Development team
Completes Event Workbook
Staffing (specific names)
Menu (submit to Katy Kitchen Manager for ordering)
Confirms all rentals, staffing and Third-Party vendors 48 hours before event.
In charge of rentals (Check out, Inventory, Collect after event, Inventory, Return)
Asset info (submit to Asset Manager for coordination)
Communicates all details in Katy Mtg.
Reviews Load Sheet with staff
Point of Contact for Client at the time of event when BD is not present.
Project Manager Report submitted
In charge of all staff at time of event
Pre-Event huddle
Review timeline
Assign positions and tasks
Final Walk 30 minutes before event starts
Controls prep, coordination, and timing of food and beverage
Communicates with staff concerning timelines.
Manages guest space ensuring cleanliness of kitchen, food stations, tables, etc.
Oversees breakdown and clean up
Final walk of completed event
Check out with and thank client before leaving
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
College Degree (preferred)
Valid Driver’s License
Culinary training and/or certifications is a plus
Experience:
- 10 years Chef experience or 15 years heavy kitchen operational management experience
Knowledge and Skills:
Food Cost
Labor Cost
Menu development and planning
Cooperation and Teamwork
Awareness
Follow-through
Sense of Urgency
RV and mobile kitchen experience a plus.
Must be willing and able to travel for extended periods of time
Ability to be flexible in schedule to meet operational needs. This may require occasionally working outside regularly schedule hours
Disclaimer:
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.
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