Banquet Chef

Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $60,600.00 - $91,200.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job Description

The Banquet Chef position is a critical culinary leadership role within an upscale hotel environment specializing in catering and event food production. This role is essential in ensuring the successful execution of banquet operations, encompassing daily food production for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions. The position not only involves meticulous management of kitchen operations but also includes significant responsibilities in staff leadership, menu development, cost control, and quality assurance. The hotel, distinguished for delivering exceptional food and catering services, values excellence, efficiency, and innovation in its kitchen management teams.

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Job Requirements

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
3 years of Banquet Chef in similar size/upscale type of hotel
Eight to ten years' experience in cooking and supervision
High school graduate and degree from accredited culinary school
Good leadership, training, motivation and communication skills
Flexible schedule must be available to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Job Qualifications

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Duties

Supervise the daily production of food for all the catered events
Control food and labor costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared, and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food
Supervise banquet kitchen employees
interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate
Analyze Banquet Event Orders, plan and coordinate the functions with the Catering staff to ensure the events meet/exceed customer expectations
Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations
Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation
control food usage to minimize waste
Assist in developing new menu concepts
Develop, test, and cost out new menu items
Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in assigned area of responsibility
Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) minimize waste and control costs
Vendors - to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and quality
Health Department and other regulatory agencies - regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections
May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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