Banquet Chef

POSITION TITLE: Banquet Chef

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages all aspects of the Banquet food preparation operations, including keeping food costs in line with the Executive Chef’s standards, managing and ensuring quality food product through managing the kitchen staff. Will work closely with the Executive Chef and cover all assigned duties when the Executive Chef is not present. This position requires an experienced Banquet Chef and kitchen leader with proven ability to supervise the production of upscale food at high volume levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Ensure that the Banquet food preparations team operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)
• Hotel Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work different shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be able to work overtime as required.

EDUCATION: High School diploma, general education degree or international equivalent preferred. PHYSICAL ABILITY:

• Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed
• Continuous use of hands and arms
• Continuous bending, reaching, and twisting
• Maintains strong personal image and uniform standards