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Arlington Heights high-end event venue is looking for an experienced, reliable, and professional Event Chefs and Cooks to lead and work our culinary team during off-premise events. This position is ideal for an experienced culinary professional who already has a full-time job and is looking for consistent weekend event work. It may also be a great opportunity for someone who wants to enter the event industry, gain banquet and event experience, and start in a part-time weekend role. A full-time position may be considered after a full evaluation of performance, skill level, leadership ability, and business needs. Position Overview The Event Chef and Cooks will be responsible for forming the kitchen team and executing events at the venue, including breakfast events, brunches, corporate events, social events, and weddings. Experience in banquet and event cooking for more than 100 guests is preferred. The ideal candidates are dependable, organized, customer-facing, and comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment.

Schedule Preferred availability:

Friday evenings Saturdays, full-day availability Sundays, full-day availability Weekday availabilities are plus Key Responsibilities Execute menus according to event orders, timelines, and company standards Prepare and cook food for breakfast, brunch, corporate, social, and wedding events Manage food production for events of 100 guests or more Oversee grilling, cooking, finishing, and plating during service Lead kitchen staff during setup, execution, service, and breakdown as Event Chef Maintain food quality, presentation, portion control, and timing Communicate professionally with event managers, banquet captains, service staff, and management Represent the kitchen in a professional and customer-facing manner when needed Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and proper kitchen organization throughout the event Troubleshoot issues during service and make quick, effective decisions Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience required for Banquet or high-volume event cooking experience strongly preferred Prior kitchen lead, sous chef, banquet chef, or event chef and cook experience preferred Must be comfortable cooking for 100+ guests Strong skills in cooking, grilling, plating, and banquet execution Strong leadership and communication skills Reliable, punctual, professional, and detail-oriented Able to work in a fast-paced event environment Able to work weekends, including Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays Customer-facing professionalism is required Ideal Candidate This role is a great fit for a culinary professional who enjoys event work, has strong cooking experience, and wants a steady weekend opportunity in a professional ballroom setting. It is also a good fit for someone interested in entering or growing within the event industry through a part-time weekend position, with the potential for full-time consideration after evaluation.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Cooking:

3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Arlington Heights, IL 60005: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person