Venue Chef

About the Role

The Venue Chef for The Motor Enclave is responsible for the culinary leadership, execution, and day-to-day kitchen operations for all catered events and the pool bar located at The Motor Enclave. This role ensures that all culinary offerings meet Puff ’n Stuff Catering’s standards of excellence in quality, presentation, consistency, and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for events hosted at The Motor Enclave.
• Execute all event menus to Puff ’n Stuff standards.
• Manage food preparation, cooking, finishing, and plating for all on-site events.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all culinary components throughout event service.
• Oversee daily culinary operations for the pool bar.
• Maintain inventory, pars, and ordering systems.
• Work closely with Tampa leadership on seasonal menu development.
• Serve as the main culinary liaison between The Motor Enclave, the Tampa Commissary, and internal teams.
• Provide leadership and coaching to on-site staff.
• Collaborate with event chefs, sales managers, and venue partners.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and health code requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure safe transport, storage, and handling of all food.
• Maintain inventory and par levels.
• Monitor food waste and portion control.
• Ensure proper use and care of equipment.
• Execute menu items developed by the Tampa Commissary.
• Provide feedback for menu development.
• Conduct quality checks before, during, and after events.

Requirements

• 5+ years culinary experience.
• Strong culinary skills with proven leadership ability.
• Experience in high-volume catering or hospitality settings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work an event-based schedule.
• Valid Food Manager certification required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Key Competencies

• Ownership and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• High attention to detail.
• Collaborative spirit aligned with Puff ’n Stuff’s core values.

Performance Indicators

• Event execution quality and client satisfaction.
• Culinary consistency and adherence to standards.
• Effective collaboration with commissary and venue teams.
• Food cost performance.
• Sanitation and compliance.