🔪 Private Event Chef (Mobile/Freelance) 🧑🍳

Company DescriptionBacco [ˈBAK.KO] specializes in creating exclusive and curated wine and spirits tastings, tailored for corporate and private gatherings. The company collaborates with top-tier sommeliers and chefs to deliver exceptional pairing experiences, fostering a culture of exquisite taste and meaningful connections. Their events focus on sensory exploration and cultural connection, offering guided tastings, interactive discussions, and thoughtfully crafted atmospheres. Bacco provides both in-person and virtual options in unique locations such as private clubs, yachts, and historic cellars. Through diverse and inclusive events, Bacco creates unforgettable experiences for team-building exercises, client appreciation, and special occasions.Role DescriptionThis is a mobile/freelance role for a Private Event Chef based in Atlanta, GA. The Private Event Chef will be responsible for designing and preparing custom menus for private events, ensuring that food is perfectly paired with select wines and spirits. They will oversee ingredient sourcing, preparation, and presentation, ensuring exceptional quality and adherence to client preferences.Crucial for developing the food pairings (including cheese, simple bites, dips, salads, etc.).They would work with the sommeliers to create the "exceptional pairings" and consider the "overall effect of the entire spread" as described in the "Pairing Wine and Cheese" and "The secret to a great pairing" sections.Other responsibilities include managing food safety, maintaining a clean and organized food preparation space, and collaborating with sommeliers and the event team to deliver a seamless and memorable dining experience.QualificationsStrong culinary skills, including menu development, food preparation, and plating techniquesExperience in curating food and beverage pairings, especially with wine and spiritsExpertise in kitchen management and maintaining food safety standardsExcellent time management and organizational skills to execute events smoothlyAbility to collaborate effectively with sommeliers, clients, and event teamsFlexibility to work various shifts and adapt to diverse event settingsPrior experience in private dining or event catering is a plusCulinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred