Banquet Chef

Job Description

Banquet Chef

Resort Hotel - Culinary Professional

Title of Position: Banquet Chef

Compensation: $75k to $85k plus relocation.

Job Description: In addition to designing the menu, the Banquet Chef is responsible for the upkeep of their kitchen, managing their staff, and purchasing ingredients. The banquet chef handles everything from planning the banquet menu to presenting the finished product to the client. The Banquet Chef oversees the work of the banquet kitchen staff, takes orders from the executive chef, and helps maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen. The Banquet Chef assists with training of newly hired kitchen staff, makes sure adequate numbers of kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle each banquet and participates in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actions. The Banquet Chef must also meet with potential clients to discuss menu options, develop menus based on client specifications and contracts and place orders for recipe ingredients. The Banquet Chef must possess the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporate lunch meetings with sandwiches to formal dinners with multi-course meals that are individually plated.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Insurance Benefits

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Thorough and Ongoing Training

Qualifications:

The Banquet Chef must possess 3-5 years high-volume Kitchen Management experience

Proven experience creating a safe work environment incorporating teamwork and professional development is necessary for the Banquet Chef

The Banquet Chef must have proven success in controlling of costs associated with running a profitable business such as food, labor, and beverage

The Banquet Chef must have a strong passion for culinary excellence

The ability to perform basic math calculations and knowledge of systems, methods and processes is a must for the Banquet Chef

Full-time