Banquet Chef

The Peninsula Chicago is a renowned luxury hotel located in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago. As part of the prestigious Peninsula Hotels brand, it is a distinguished Five-Star, Five-Diamond property celebrated for its exceptional service, elegant ambiance, and commitment to delivering a memorable guest experience. The hotel offers a rich blend of sophisticated accommodations, fine dining options, and state-of-the-art facilities. Its vibrant food and beverage operations include diverse multi-outlet dining venues, making it an ideal environment for culinary professionals to grow and excel.

We are currently seeking a highly organized Banquet Chef to join our team. The Banquet Chef will play a crucial role in overseeing the culinary execution of banquet events and ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained. This role requires strong leadership skills to direct, train, and motivate the culinary team while managing food production according to property standards and guest expectations. The successful candidate will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences by designing menus, controlling food costs, and maintaining inventory. They will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel policies. Employment with The Peninsula Chicago offers an exceptional health benefits package, 401(k) with company match, and a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 per year. This position demands a creative and motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about culinary excellence.