Kitchen Lead

Ritz Charles is Indiana’s largest independently owned full-service catering

company, offering chef-driven cuisine, exclusive venues, and decades of event

design experience. From the first greeting to the final course, our dedicated

team delivers seamless, personalized events that allow clients to feel confident,

relaxed, and fully present. At Ritz Charles, intentional details and exceptional

hospitality turn visions into unforgettable experiences. Whether a wedding,

gala, corporate event or fundraiser, guests can expect to be impressed.

Job Responsibilities

• Work independently and alongside the culinary team to ensure all menu items are prepared and executed efficiently, accurately, and to Ritz Charles standards.
• Operate out of a mobile kitchen/truck when required to prepare and execute menu items while maintaining exceptional quality, consistency, presentation, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Provide direction, training, and guidance to culinary staff on job responsibilities, cooking methods, food safety, sanitation procedures, and Ritz Charles standards.
• Cook and prepare food according to standardized recipes, production guidelines, event specifications, and established quality standards.
• Assist with final preparation and plating of menu items, including arranging, garnishing, and portioning food according to established guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, temperature, timing, and portion control throughout service.
• Properly handle, label, store, and rotate food in accordance with food safety policies and procedures.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, utensils, and tools, including knives, ovens, grills, fryers, broilers, slicers, and other culinary equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout preparation and service.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and food preparation surfaces in accordance with Ritz Charles standards.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and service-oriented attitude when interacting with guests, clients, vendors, event staff, and fellow employees.
• Represent Ritz Charles professionally and contribute to an exceptional guest experience through high-quality food, efficient service, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Follow all Ritz Charles policies and procedures, including food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and security requirements.
• Safeguard company property, equipment, supplies, and other assets and report any concerns or issues to management.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and event staff regarding food preparation, service needs, timing, staffing, and any issues that arise during an event.
• Adapt to changing event needs and last-minute requests while maintaining professionalism, composure, and high standards of service.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on event requirements and business needs.

Physical Requirements

• This position may involve physical demands including, but not limited to, prolonged standing and walking, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and working in a fast-paced kitchen or event environment.

Compensation

• Up to $35.00 / Hr