Assistant Cluster Chef – Events & Catering
Experience: 3–7 years of experience in a banquet or large-scale catering kitchen. A professional culinary diploma or degree is required.
Join Food Studio as an Assistant Cluster Chef – Events & Catering! Lead large-scale catering operations, manage food production, and ensure exceptional quality, safety, and efficiency across events.
Assistant Cluster Chef – Events & Catering
Join the Food Studio Culinary Team!
Food Studio is a leading culinary and hospitality group based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operating across major shopping malls, standalone outlets, and food production operations, including event catering.
We are seeking a high-energy, organized, and experienced Assistant Cluster Chef – Events & Catering to take responsibility for our catering and event operations.
This position is ideal for a talented culinary professional with expertise in managing large-scale food production across multiple locations while maintaining exceptional culinary quality, operational efficiency, and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Event Oversight & Catering Operations
Manage cooking, food preparation, and kitchen operations for large-scale events and outdoor catering orders.
Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and delivered on time while maintaining consistent quality.
Coordinate with event teams to ensure smooth catering execution.
2. Bulk Food Production
Lead Mise-en-place (pre-preparation) activities across multiple locations.
Ensure all ingredients are properly chopped, marinated, portioned, and prepared for high-volume cooking.
Supervise bulk food production while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
Coordinate ingredient requirements and production schedules to support multiple catering operations.
3. Quality Control & Food Safety
Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP compliance.
Ensure consistent adherence to Food Studio's quality standards across all catering operations.
Monitor food handling, storage, preparation, and transportation practices.
4. Kitchen Management & Team Leadership
Supervise and guide junior chefs, kitchen assistants, and support staff.
Delegate responsibilities effectively to maintain productivity during busy events.
Ensure kitchen environments remain clean, organized, and operationally efficient.
Support effective coordination between kitchen teams working across multiple locations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience
3–7 years of professional culinary experience in banquet kitchens, large-scale catering operations, or high-volume food production.
Proven ability to manage food preparation for large events and catering services.
Education
A professional culinary diploma or degree is required.
Technical Skills
Ability to prepare and cook multiple cuisines.
Strong knowledge of bulk food preparation and high-volume kitchen operations.
Understanding of HACCP food safety and hygiene standards.
Excellent food quality control and kitchen organization skills.
Leadership & Personal Skills
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to remain productive under pressure and manage demanding event schedules.
Willingness to work extended hours during events when required.
Ability to coordinate effectively with large culinary teams.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary Package based on experience and qualifications.
Full-time, Permanent Employment.
Opportunity to manage exciting large-scale events and catering operations.
Exposure to diverse cuisines and high-volume culinary production.
A professional and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for career development within Food Studio's culinary operations.
How to Apply
Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career and lead large-scale catering operations?
We'd love to hear from you!
Send your updated resume to:
Email: hr@foodstudio.lk
Email Subject: Assistant Cluster Chef – Events & Catering
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Join Food Studio and help us deliver exceptional culinary experiences across our events and catering operations!