JOB DETAILS

Chef de Partie

CompanySaz's Hospitality Group
LocationMilwaukee
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 7, 2026
About The Company
Since 1976, Steve Sazama and his team have sought to provide "The Finest"​ in dining and service. This initial concept met with great success in the Saz's State House restaurant, inspiring a following dedicated to Saz's BBQ and exemplary service. Over time, and to meet its ever-increasing demand, Saz's has expanded both its physical presence and its service line.Forty years later, Saz's Hospitality Group consists of; two catering facilities (Saz's Catering and Saz's Catering Lake Country), a gluten-free BBQ product line in addition to other area-favorite retail products, a solid festival presence at the Wisconsin State Fair and world-renowned Summerfest (among countless other festivals), Sazama's Fine Catering housed within the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, and operations and venue management at South Second and Jan Serr Studio. Suffice to say, Saz's knows how to entertain. Whether you're planning a corporate event for 25 or dining for 25,000 fairgoers, Saz's helps to simplify entertaining while assuring the complete success of event and menu planning. While Saz's has been aptly awarded for its established roots in Milwaukee barbeque, catering menus spanning the spectrum from casual picnic to formal wedding fare are also on tap from Saz's Catering, Saz's Catering Lake Country, and Sazama's Fine Catering. Whether you are working within established venue or corporate guidelines, or you're looking for a one-of-a-kind event, Saz's experienced staff will ensure success, uncompromising quality, and unfailing attention to every detail from conception through completion. For more information about Saz's Hospitality Group, Jan Serr Studio, or South Second, a Saz's Hospitality Group Property, contact the Saz's Catering main office at 414.256.8765. Restaurant inquiries can be directed to 414.453.2410.
About the Role

Description

Saz’s Hospitality Group is looking for a full-time Chef de Partie to join our Catering team at our Walker’s Point location. This is a hands-on production role with real leadership responsibility in a fast-moving, high-volume catering environment — you'll be on the floor every day, owning the quality of your team's output, developing the cooks around you, and keeping prep and execution on track across our kitchens, event spaces, and off-site venues. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred to lead and communicate effectively with our team.


What You’ll Do

  • Execute production at a high level across all stations — demonstrating advanced knife skills, proper cooking techniques, and kitchen nomenclature while setting the technical standard for the team
  • Monitor food quality throughout every stage of production, evaluating accuracy, taste, presentation, and consistency and coaching or correcting team members in real time
  • Supervise kitchen teams through the full arc of event execution, from prep through firing, packaging, and release to operations, ensuring every catering event is delivered smoothly and on time
  • Oversee daily prep by assigning tasks, verifying cart and food accuracy against upcoming event needs, and ensuring the kitchen is set up for success going into the next day
  • Set up and independently operate off-site and mobile kitchens, leading the culinary team in the absence of executive leadership
  • Train, develop, and hold kitchen staff accountable through structured coaching, clear task ownership, and consistent day-to-day feedback
  • Ensure all menu items are produced in strict adherence to established recipes, with proper handling of meats, fish, and poultry across the team
  • Maintain HACCP compliance, sanitation standards, and properly labeled and dated storage areas consistent with health codes
  • Support inventory management and stock rotation
  • Lead client tastings and represent the culinary team confidently in menu-related conversations
  • Collaborate with culinary leadership on recipe development and standardization

Schedule - Average 40 hours per week, varying based on business volume, with availability for evenings, weekends, early mornings, and holidays

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in a similar culinary management role
  • Catering or contract culinary experience preferred 
  • Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred 
  • Current ServSafe certification 
  • Valid driver’s license required

We're proud to be an EIGHT-time recipient of the Top Workplace Award, and we want to show you why! Learn more about our team at Sazs.com.


At Saz's, we take care of our team. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, 401(k), company-paid telemedicine coverage, annual shoe stipends, referral bonuses, and generous restaurant and catering discounts. Eligibility is based on employment status and appropriate waiting period.



At Saz’s, we want you to be YOU – we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills – creating an inclusive environment for all team members. 

Key Skills
Production ExecutionLeadershipKnife SkillsCooking TechniquesKitchen NomenclatureFood Quality MonitoringTeam SupervisionEvent ExecutionPrep ManagementOff-site Kitchen OperationStaff TrainingRecipe AdherenceHACCP ComplianceSanitation StandardsInventory ManagementClient Tastings
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & LeadershipTrades
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Vacation401(k)Telemedicine CoverageShoe StipendsReferral BonusesRestaurant DiscountsCatering Discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role involves executing high-level production across all stations, setting technical standards, and monitoring food quality for consistency and accuracy in a fast-moving catering environment. The Chef de Partie will supervise kitchen teams through full event execution, manage daily prep, and lead culinary efforts in off-site or mobile kitchen setups.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
177
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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