Banquet Chef

Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Travel Discounts

Job Description

Marriott International is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, celebrated for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction. As one of the largest hotel chains in the world, Marriott offers a diverse portfolio of brands and services that cater to a broad spectrum of travelers. The company prides itself on creating exceptional experiences for guests while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its employees. Marriott values diversity, equal opportunity, and continuous growth, making it a top employer within the sector. Its comprehensive benefits and development programs demonstrate a strong dedication to the well-being and advancement of... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 4 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
Minimum 2 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
Strong communication skills
Ability to lead and manage a team
Knowledge of food safety standards
Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major with 2 years experience in culinary, food and beverage or related professional area
Strong culinary skills and creativity
Experience leading and supervising a culinary team
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to manage catering functions and banquet operations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership and coaching abilities
Budget management experience
Customer service orientation

Job Duties

Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays
Attends daily Banquet Event meetings to review culinary requirements
Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
Ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures
Estimates daily Banquet Event Order production needs
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards
Manages BEO process including menu development, pricing, tracking and ordering
Manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions
Plans food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions
Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor
Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls
Communicates production needs to key personnel
Communicates regularly with employees to ensure performance expectations are clear
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees
Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently
Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others
Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors
Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence
Supervises banquet kitchen shift operations
Utilizes an open door policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
advocates sound financial/business decision making
demonstrates honesty/integrity
leads by example
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service
Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis
Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
Responds effectively to guest problems and complaints
Conducts training when appropriate
Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations
Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation support the Peer Review Process
Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes
Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
Trains employees in safety procedures
Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings
Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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