Position: Banquet Chef
About:
Tasteful Temptations is looking for an experienced Banquet Chef. If food is your passion and you enjoy a face-paced environment, then we are looking for you!
Kitchen staff are responsible for food preparation, presentation and ensuring the smooth execution of catering events. This role requires presence at events to assist with set-up and breakdown, as well as overseeing stewards to ensure all necessary preparations are completed. In this role, you will:
• Report directly to the Executive Chef/Owner
• Assist with event set-up, service execution and post-event breakdown
• Supervise stewards during events, ensuring they have everything prepared for service and loading
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment by immediately addressing spills and other hazards
• Place orders for necessary ingredients, including meats, fresh produce, herbs, spices and other supplies
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety and sanitation standards
• Present final food products to clients/guests with attention to quality and aesthetics
• Monitor the quality and consistency of banquet meals during events
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising product and service quality
• Prepare a variety of menus, from breakfast buffets to corporate lunches, formal multi-course dinners and receptions with hors d’oeuvres
• Travel to offsite events as needed
• Work in a high-paced, hot kitchen environment under demanding conditions
• Be available for evenings and weekends, with early mornings and holidays being rare
• Respond swiftly to kitchen-related injuries such as cuts and burns
• Properly store leftover food from events to prevent waste
Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the culinary industry
• Strong multitasking abilities while maintaining focus on quality and efficiency
• Excellent verbal communication and leadership skills
• Creativity in food selection, preparation and presentation
• High attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under high-stress situations
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure
• Physical stamina for heavy lifting and prolonged standing, bending and walking.
