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Executive Chef – Events & Hospitality

The Alliance | Full-Time

The Alliance is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary experiences for a wide range of events and gatherings. This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys creating elevated food experiences across multiple formats, from intimate private meals to large leadership events.

Events include private executive dinners, leadership retreats, luncheons, and catered events, with service styles ranging from aesthetically designed buffet lunches to plated fine dining experiences. The role may also support tailgates and special events, requiring creativity, flexibility, and strong execution.

Key Responsibilities

* ⁠Plan and prepare high-quality meals for executive and corporate events

* Design menus for a variety of formats including buffets, plated meals, and catered gatherings

* Execute private dining experiences for small groups as well as larger leadership events

* Maintain exceptional food presentation and culinary standards

* Coordinate kitchen operations and event meal preparation

* Ensure consistency, organization, and high-level hospitality across all events

Qualifications

* Professional culinary experience required

* Chef and catering experience strongly preferred

* Experience executing both fine dining and high-quality buffet service

* Ability to manage multiple event styles and guest sizes

* Strong attention to presentation and detail

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced event environment

• This is a full-time position based at Alliance headquarters, supporting a dynamic calendar of internal and leadership events.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Well: you get to work with passionate and driven experts within the fields of flavors, meat ingredients, dairy, and bakery. In your role, you’ll be supporting chefs and scientist to deliver meaningful presentations internally and externally. As a unit supporting other businesses, we’re focused on performing with speed, service, and precision to cook up delicious ideas. You’ll be part of a team that is thrilled to be a force of change for the industry and that is willing to learn and collaborate in a highly focused environment.

The Culinary Associate’s responsibilities will include raw ingredient inspections, maintaining culinary SOPs for 3 state-of-the-art kitchens, and supporting chefs and scientists in executing product cuttings and presentations. You’ll get to learn and collaborate with Michelin-background chefs in presenting breathtaking food and building Kerry’s culinary brand as best in the industry.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the appropriate handling and storage of all food and supplies; always follow SOPs regarding the proper techniques for food handling
• Always maintain a clean and sanitary workspace in the kitchen and dining areas following established schedules, prescribed methods, and established standards
• Adhere to safety procedures in operating kitchen equipment
• Promote team work daily, communicate and report problems and concerns to the Manager
• Maintain a safe environment by following Serve-Safe standards
• Support supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of food and supplies
• Support multiple culinary teams and other applications teams in delivering product tastings and presentations attaining to the established SOPs
• Support the culinary team in procuring ingredients for cutting and presentations
• Learn and understand Kerry technologies to create delicious dishes
• Support, and eventually, lead presentation with customer relating technologies to their businesses.

Qualifications and skills

• BPS Culinary Degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Strong background in restaurant cookery and advanced culinary skills.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Basic understanding of food chemistry
• Would benefit from:
• Applicable food processing technology expertise.
• Experience with ingredient supplier companies.

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $123,432 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ( ).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

• Personally and alongside staff, prepare meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Responsible for supervising and directing the work of the kitchen staff in assigned specialty restaurant.
• Responsible for other personnel matters which may include but not necessarily be limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating, promoting, counseling, and discharging.
• Requisition stock according to business needs/pars.
• Ensure that all food products meet quality standards and are properly stored and rotated.
• Ensure that the kitchen, storage areas, and other related areas are kept clean and free of safety hazards.
• Resolve customer complaints about food quality or preparation in an appropriate and timely fashion.
  
  

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Sous Chef or other similar position strongly preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of cooking techniques, menus, and recipes for a specific cuisine or style of room in which assigned.
• Must be able to stand for the majority of a shift.
• Other physical demands include but are not limited to grasping, reaching, bending, lifting, and kneeling.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.
  
  

About Caldera Law

Caldera Law is a forward-thinking, full-service boutique law firm based in the Little River neighborhood of Miami, FL. Representing corporate clients, top restaurants, chefs, athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs and serving international clients in Latin America and Europe, the firm brings a client-focused, common-sense approach to its Corporate, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Real Estate, Hospitality, Sports & Entertainment, and Technology & Innovation practice. For three years running, Caldera Law has been honored with the South Florida Business Journal's Best Places to Work award.

We will be reviewing applications through mid-March, and hope to reach out to potential candidates the week of March 16th.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will take the lead on all docketing and day‐to‐day calendaring functions, as well as support our Litigation Team through every stage of commercial, civil rights, and other civil litigation matters. This role includes drafting, proofreading, and filing litigation documents; managing case files, deadlines, and court dockets in state and federal courts; and coordinating depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, tech‐savvy, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment, with strong communication skills and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor case files, calendars, and deadlines in state and federal courts, including calendaring of case deadlines in accordance with applicable rules and trial orders.
• Assist with day-to-day activities as needed and support the litigation team in all phases of commercial, civil rights, and other civil litigation.
• Prepare initial drafts of, proofread, and file motions, notices, correspondence, and discovery- and trial-related documents.
• Coordinate, schedule, and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Handle document production, e‐discovery, and trial exhibits.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and litigation support vendors as directed.
• Obtain, organize, and manage relevant documents from clients and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supporting complex commercial or business litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures and rules, including the Florida e-Filing Portal, PACER, and CourtMap systems.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in Everlaw or similar eDiscovery software.
• A sense of humor and positive attitude.
• Prior experience assisting with a State or Federal trial is preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Progressive PTO and parental leave policies

Caldera Law is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.