Experienced Event Cooks

About Us

At The Fire Society, we seek to redefine expectations of catering and event planning. In our event planning process, that means truly understanding each client's vision for their event, so that we can integrate seamlessly as a partner in achieving client goals. In our kitchen, this means delivering Michelin-level standards of food and service, whether in the form of cutting-edge haute cuisine, or by channeling the flavors of global street foods. We are proud to be a chef-driven company, with culinary leadership hailing from some of the best restaurants in the Bay Area and beyond.

About the Job

We are currently seeking on-call Back of House Team Members to work for our full-service event production companies (Foxtail Catering and LRE Catering).

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, friendly and service-oriented professional with a passion for culinary arts and hospitality who loves bringing warmth and joy to others. At our company, we highly value teamwork, positivity and a “can do” attitude. We are seeking individuals to join our team who embody these values and who are also accountable, reliable and have a strong work ethic. Working in the event industry is challenging and yet rewarding -- each event that we produce is unique in terms of the type of event, the style of service, where we are working, what we are cooking, and who we are serving. If you are looking for a job that is going to be different each time you show up to work and the dynamic nature of our industry gives you a sense of energy and excitement, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a BOH Team Member, you will assist in the setup, running, and breakdown of our events and on-site kitchens. We are a food-centric company and as one of our BOH team members, we will expect you to execute to the highest of your ability at each and every event. You will engage in all BOH tasks including, but not limited to food prep, cooking, plating, and garnishing. Most importantly, you will be part of a team of passionate people who work hard to produce some of the best events in the Bay Area.

Must Haves

Essential Skills/Qualities:
Must be 18 years of age or older and be authorized to legally work in the US.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate in the English language.
Well-groomed and professional appearance & positive attitude.
Must be able to transport oneself to San Francisco to work. Most of our events take place in SF and we coordinate carpools for events outside the city.
Experience Requirements:
1+ year of professional cooking/restaurant/catering experience is required.
Excellent plating skills, knife skills, and knowledge of basic culinary skills.
Training Requirements:
Must have a valid Food Handler’s Certificate or be willing to get one before being hired.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time up to 8 hours. Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.

Wish List

While not necessary, we would love candidates who meet the following criteria:

A clean driving record and ability to drive carpool vehicles, cargo vans, or box trucks.
Bilingualism in Spanish is a plus!

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

Schedules with flexibility: These positions are on-call and shifts become available depending on business needs. Our scheduling process allows you to schedule yourself, so you can pick up multiple shifts a week, or just a few shifts a month. Our average shifts run 5 – 9 hours and may occur on all 7 days of the week.

Opportunity to develop your culinary and hospitality skills: We view ourselves as a food-focused, chef-driven company and we offer training and advancement opportunities for team members with outstanding culinary skills, professionalism, superb operational knowledge and an overall desire to grow and learn with our company. We offer a self-promotion checklist allowing you to take ownership of moving up in the ranks of our event staff.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and energetic workplace, meet new people and make new friends!

Paid Sick Leave / Healthy SF Program

The Fire Society is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives contribute to a better workplace. The Fire Society welcomes people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person