Join our Team at The Bistro & Thyme to Cater

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced, organized Banquet Chef who loves preparing great food and can confidently scale recipes and production for catered events serving up to 800 guests. From casual lunches to elegant plated dinners, you’ll help our family-owned catering team deliver delicious, consistent food with care and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and efficiently produce food for catered events ranging from small gatherings to events serving up to 800 guests.
• Prepare diverse menus, from sandwiches and salads to butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and plated three- to five-course meals.
• Use a wide range of cooking methods, including par-cooking, roasting, braising, grilling, smoking, and finishing food for service.
• Review upcoming event orders, organize ingredients and production by event, and keep menus, quantities, and dietary requirements clearly separated.
• Determine what can be prepared in advance; build prep lists, coordinate timing, and execute high-volume production while protecting freshness and quality.
• Follow in-house recipes, scale quantities accurately, maintain portion and presentation standards, and meet event deadlines.
• Communicate with kitchen and catering teams, maintain organized work areas, and follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Prior banquet, catering, or restaurant kitchen experience required, with demonstrated skill in professional food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and the ability to work quickly, independently, and accurately under deadlines.
• Self-starter with proven organization, clear communication, sound judgment, and a team-first attitude.
• Ability to plan ahead, manage several event menus at once, and consistently execute both high-volume and detailed plated preparations.

Schedule & Work Environment

Scheduling varies with catering production needs and event volume. Early mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends may be required. Specific hours and availability will be discussed during hiring.

This is an active kitchen role involving extended standing, hot equipment, sharp tools, frequent movement, and lifting or transporting food and supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Us?

We’re a family-owned Bistro and catering business, and every event matters to us. We value skilled cooks who take ownership of their work, support their teammates, and care about every detail.

Ready to join our team? Apply through our Careers page.